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TRIMETHYLBICYCLO-3-HEPTYLACRYLONITRILE

CAS 68804-00-2
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

TRIMETHYLBICYCLO-3-HEPTYLACRYLONITRILE is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

This synthetic nitrile (also called Timber Tol) is a fragrance ingredient with a woody, ambery, and slightly spicy character. Nitrile fragrances are valued for their stability and resistance to oxidation. The compound is listed in CosIng with no specific restrictions. The nitrile functionality provides good skin tolerance compared to aldehydes, though individual sensitivity can occur. As with all fragrance materials, IFRA standards and IFRA/GRAS designations guide its use concentrations.

Skin benefits

  • Provides stable woody-spicy fragrance
  • Oxidation-resistant compared to aldehydes

Known concerns

  • Limited public toxicological data
  • Individual sensitivity possible
  • Not specifically restricted in EU but IFRA guidelines apply

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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