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Fragrance

2,3-DIMETHYL-2-NONENENITRILE

CAS 53153-67-6
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A synthetic citrus-grapefruit fragrance nitrile used at low ppm. Nitrile class carries class-level metabolic caveats; thin public data anchors a cautious tier.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Citrus-grapefruit synthetic fragrance nitrile
  • Stable in oxidative cosmetic bases
  • Used at low ppm in perfumery

Known concerns

  • Nitrile class — potential metabolic concern (cyanide release at high doses)
  • Limited public toxicology
  • RIFM/IFRA dose limits

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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