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Citronitrile™

Also known as: 3-Methyl-5-phenylpent-2-enenitrile, (Z)-3-Methyl-5-phenylpent-2-enenitrile, 2-Pentenenitrile, 3-methyl-5-phenyl-, (Z)-, (E)-3-Methyl-5-phenylpent-2-enenitrile, 2-Pentenenitrile, 3-methyl-5-phenyl-, (E)-, Citronitrile

IFRA Restriction

This is the maximum allowed percentage of this material in the total finished product, not in the fragrance concentrate.

For example, if a fine fragrance (Category 4A) contains 20% fragrance oil, and IFRA allows 10% of this material, the material can be up to 50% of the fragrance concentrate (10% ÷ 20% = 50%).

CAS 93893-89-1

Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C12H13N
Molecular Weight 171.24 g/mol
InChIKey QELCXXZZKSRBET-PKNBQFBNSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information
Warning

GHS Classification

Acute toxicity, oralSensitization, SkinHazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard

Hazard Statements

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Sources: PubChem