Skip to content

Fragrance

3-METHYL-5-PHENYLPENTANENITRILE

CAS 54089-83-7 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

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.

Related fragrances

55
1-TRIMETHYL-3-CYCLOHEXENYLETHANONE
Fragrance
 55
2,3,6-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXYLMETHYL ACETATE
Fragrance
 55
2,4,6-TRIMETHYL-3-CYCLOHEXENYL-4-PENTEN-3-ONE
Fragrance
 55
2,4,6-TRIMETHYL-4-PHENYL-1,3-DIOXANE
Fragrance
 55
2,5-DIMETHYLPYRAZINE
Fragrance
 55
2,6,10-Dodecatrien-1-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyl-
Fragrance
 55
2-DODECENAL
Fragrance
 55
2-ETHYLIDENEDECANAL
Fragrance

Check your shelf

Find 3-METHYL-5-PHENYLPENTANENITRILE in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains 3-METHYL-5-PHENYLPENTANENITRILE and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.