P-ANISONITRILE
Other
Moderate
CAS Number: 874-90-8
About P-ANISONITRILE
P-Anisonitrile is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Detailed Analysis
p-Anisonitrile (4-anisonitrile, 4-methoxybenzonitrile) is an aromatic nitrile that functions as a fragrance ingredient providing distinctive aromatic notes to cosmetic formulations. The nitrile functional group is relatively stable and does not readily release cyanide or other toxic metabolites under normal conditions. EU Regulation 1223/2009 does not list this compound in either Annex II (prohibited substances) or Annex III (restricted substances), indicating a generally favorable safety assessment at current usage levels. The methoxy substituent on the benzene ring influences both fragrance character and potential for oxidative modification. Standard cosmetic safety assessment applies, including consideration of potential residual solvent from manufacturing.
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Fragrance component with aromatic character
- ✓ Chemical intermediate with established safety profile in use
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Minor concern regarding nitrile stability under extreme conditions
- ⚠ Standard fragrance allergen considerations may apply
- ⚠ Manufacturing residual solvent content should be controlled
Safety Score
Moderate
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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