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Fragrance

TRANS-CINNAMONITRILE

CAS 1885-38-7 Updated
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A nitrile fragrance compound with cinnamon character. Limited cosmetic safety review and a nitrile group of concern means it is used cautiously and at very low levels.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Cinnamon-like olfactory note

Known concerns

  • Nitrile may release cyanide on metabolism
  • Cinnamoyl backbone is a known allergen class
  • Limited public safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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