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Fragrance

3-METHYL-5-PHENYLPENTANENITRILE

CAS 54089-83-7
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A saturated phenyl-pentanenitrile fragrance chemical. PubChem flags acute oral toxicity (H302) and the nitrile class warrants caution; acceptable only at trace fragrance levels.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Floral aldehydic perfume note
  • Stable nitrile aroma chemical

Known concerns

  • Acute oral toxicity (H302)
  • Nitrile structural-class concerns
  • IFRA-controlled use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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