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Fragrance

TETRAMETHYL-4,8-DECADIENENITRILE

CAS 58260-78-9 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A synthetic nitrile used as a green-citrus fragrance note. Limited public dermal safety data and the nitrile family carries general toxicity flags, so use in skincare is restrained and conservative.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Provides green/citrus fragrance facet
  • Stable in formula
  • Used at low % in fragrance compounds

Known concerns

  • Fragrance nitriles can release HCN under harsh conditions
  • Limited dermal safety literature
  • Possible sensitisation in fragrance-allergic users
  • Aquatic-toxicity flag for many alkyl nitriles

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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