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Fragrance

METHYLCINNAMONITRILE

CAS 1197-33-7
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

Methyl-substituted cinnamonitrile – a cinnamon-spicy fragrance note. Combines cinnamate-allergen and nitrile reactivity flags, so we keep it cautious mid-tier.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Cinnamon-spicy fragrance note

Known concerns

  • Nitrile group – read-across cyanide-release concern
  • Cinnamic backbone – fragrance allergen
  • Acrylonitrile-type Michael acceptor reactivity
  • IFRA-restricted
  • Limited modern toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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