Allowed in EU

Citronellyl Nitrile

A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

3,7-Dimethyloct-6-enenitrile; agrunitril

What does it do?

Citronellyl Nitrile is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Citronellyl Nitrile is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Citronellyl Nitrile?

Citronellyl Nitrile is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 3,7-Dimethyloct-6-enenitrile; agrunitril

Is Citronellyl Nitrile allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Citronellyl Nitrile is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Citronellyl Nitrile do in cosmetic products?

Citronellyl Nitrile is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Citronellyl Nitrile?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Citronellyl Nitrile is 51566-62-2.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 02/03/2011