trans-3-Methyl-5-phenyl-2-pentenenitrile

INCI: 3-METHYL-5-PHENYL-2-PENTENENITRILE

CAS Number
65114-22-5
Function
Fragrance ingredient (herbal, green, citrusy note; used in fine fragrance compositions)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics as fragrance ingredient

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Nitrile group — potential CN⁻ release under extreme metabolic conditions, though cosmetic use levels are far below concern thresholds. IFRA restrictions apply

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is trans-3-Methyl-5-phenyl-2-pentenenitrile safe in cosmetics?

Nitrile group — potential CN⁻ release under extreme metabolic conditions, though cosmetic use levels are far below concern thresholds. IFRA restrictions apply The EU classifies trans-3-Methyl-5-phenyl-2-pentenenitrile as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is trans-3-Methyl-5-phenyl-2-pentenenitrile allowed in the EU?

trans-3-Methyl-5-phenyl-2-pentenenitrile EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does trans-3-Methyl-5-phenyl-2-pentenenitrile do in cosmetics?

trans-3-Methyl-5-phenyl-2-pentenenitrile functions as: Fragrance ingredient (herbal, green, citrusy note; used in fine fragrance compositions). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 65114-22-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for trans-3-Methyl-5-phenyl-2-pentenenitrile?

adequate 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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