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Fragrance ingredient

P-ANISONITRILE

CAS 874-90-8
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

P-Anisonitrile is a floral-scented nitrile used as a fragrance raw material. RIFM has reviewed it, but its acute toxicity hazards mean it is suitable only at low restricted levels in cosmetics.

Skin benefits

  • Provides floral lily-of-the-valley fragrance
  • Used at very low levels in perfumery

Known concerns

  • Acute toxicity hazards if swallowed or inhaled
  • Skin and eye irritation potential
  • Limited published dermal safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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