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Fragrance

GAMMA-METHYLBENZENEHEXANENITRILE

CAS 68555-31-7
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

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

PERFUMING

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

EU CosIng database

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

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