Alpha-Methyl-Alpha-Vinyl-Benzenepropanenitrile

INCI: ALPHA-METHYL-ALPHA-VINYL-BENZENEPROPANENITRILE

CAS Number
5765-44-6
Function
Fragrance (Perfuming) — used in floral/muguet fragrance compositions
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Nitrile functional group may undergo metabolic hydrolysis to release trace cyanide, but fragrance use levels are toxicologically insignificant.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpha-Methyl-Alpha-Vinyl-Benzenepropanenitrile safe in cosmetics?

Nitrile functional group may undergo metabolic hydrolysis to release trace cyanide, but fragrance use levels are toxicologically insignificant. The EU classifies Alpha-Methyl-Alpha-Vinyl-Benzenepropanenitrile as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Alpha-Methyl-Alpha-Vinyl-Benzenepropanenitrile allowed in the EU?

Alpha-Methyl-Alpha-Vinyl-Benzenepropanenitrile EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Alpha-Methyl-Alpha-Vinyl-Benzenepropanenitrile do in cosmetics?

Alpha-Methyl-Alpha-Vinyl-Benzenepropanenitrile functions as: Fragrance (Perfuming) — used in floral/muguet fragrance compositions. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5765-44-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Alpha-Methyl-Alpha-Vinyl-Benzenepropanenitrile?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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