Fragrance
GAMMA-METHYLBENZENEHEXANENITRILE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An aromatic nitrile fragrance compound — floral/musky character, used at low percentages.
Gamma-methylbenzenehexanenitrile is a synthetic aromatic-chain nitrile used as a fragrance ingredient for floral/musky notes. Nitrile-based fragrance materials are a niche but established class in perfumery, used at fractional percentages under IFRA/RIFM guidance. Independent public toxicology data for this specific compound are limited, but no specific hazard signal is in evidence; standard fragrance-allergen caveats apply and use should follow IFRA category limits.
Function
Skin benefits
- Floral/musky fragrance notes
- Used at low % in perfumery
- IFRA/RIFM-regulated
Known concerns
- Nitrile functional group — class metabolism consideration
- Limited independent public toxicology
- Standard fragrance-allergy caveat
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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