Tetramethyl-4,8-decadienenitrile

INCI: TETRAMETHYL-4,8-DECADIENENITRILE

CAS Number
58260-78-9
Function
Fragrance (Parfum) – floral-green aroma
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use as fragrance ingredient

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains nitrile (–CN) functional group — warrants attention for metabolic fate; high LogP (~4.8) indicates significant lipophilicity; likely Cramer Class III; limited published toxicology

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetramethyl-4,8-decadienenitrile safe in cosmetics?

Contains nitrile (–CN) functional group — warrants attention for metabolic fate; high LogP (~4.8) indicates significant lipophilicity; likely Cramer Class III; limited published toxicology The EU classifies Tetramethyl-4,8-decadienenitrile as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Tetramethyl-4,8-decadienenitrile allowed in the EU?

Tetramethyl-4,8-decadienenitrile EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tetramethyl-4,8-decadienenitrile do in cosmetics?

Tetramethyl-4,8-decadienenitrile functions as: Fragrance (Parfum) – floral-green aroma. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 58260-78-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tetramethyl-4,8-decadienenitrile?

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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