Hexenyloxy-propanenitrile

INCI: HEXENYLOXY PROPANENITRILE

CAS Number
Not definitively confirmed in public cosmetic databases
Function
Fragrance ingredient (presumed)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically addressed under 21 CFR; no CIR monograph identified

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Critical structural alert: propanenitrile moiety can metabolize to cyanide/cyanohydrin derivatives; must confirm CAS identity, verify it is not an Annex II entry, and obtain comprehensive toxicology data including acute oral/dermal LD50, genotoxicity battery, and 90-day repeated dose before any CPSR submission

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexenyloxy-propanenitrile safe in cosmetics?

Critical structural alert: propanenitrile moiety can metabolize to cyanide/cyanohydrin derivatives; must confirm CAS identity, verify it is not an Annex II entry, and obtain comprehensive toxicology data including acute oral/dermal LD50, genotoxicity battery, and 90-day repeated dose before any CPSR submission The EU classifies Hexenyloxy-propanenitrile as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Hexenyloxy-propanenitrile allowed in the EU?

Hexenyloxy-propanenitrile EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hexenyloxy-propanenitrile do in cosmetics?

Hexenyloxy-propanenitrile functions as: Fragrance ingredient (presumed). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not definitively confirmed in public cosmetic databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexenyloxy-propanenitrile?

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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