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Fragrance ingredient

ALPHA-METHYL-ALPHA-VINYL-BENZENEPROPANENITRILE

CAS 97384-48-0
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A specialty nitrile fragrance ingredient with floral character. Nitrile-containing fragrances raise class concerns about chronic toxicity and limited safety data warrants cautious use.

Skin benefits

  • Specialty fragrance ingredient with floral profile
  • Used in trace amounts in perfumery

Known concerns

  • Nitrile functional group raises chronic toxicity concerns
  • Vinyl group can react and form sensitizing byproducts
  • Limited public safety data for this specific structure
  • Class-related concerns about cyano-containing fragrances
  • Unclear regulatory status in EU cosmetics framework

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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