2,3-DIMETHYL-2-NONENENITRILE

2,3-DIMETHYL-2-NONENENITRILE.

Optional CAS 53153-67-6 / PERFUMING

A synthetic fragrance compound engineered for exceptional stability across temperature, light, and pH variations. This nitrile-based molecule serves primarily as a perfuming and odor-masking agent in cosmetic formulations, offering superior resilience compared to traditional aldehyde fragrances.

Fragrance Masking agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

Functions exclusively as a sensory modifier, providing specific aromatic characteristics and masking unwanted odors in formulations. No documented physiological interaction with skin cells or biochemical pathways related to skin health or appearance.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence

Effective range N/A

Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

As a fragrance ingredient with no therapeutic claims, dusting is not applicable to this compound.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility

Oil

Optimal pH N/A

0 7 14

Stability

Demonstrates exceptional thermal and photochemical stability, maintaining approximately 40% integrity after 63 hours in 20% hydrochloric acid conditions. Specifically engineered to outperform aldehydes in challenging formulation environments.

Conflicts

Nitrosating agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status

Not reviewed

Max tested

2.5%

Sensitization risk Unknown

EU CosIng database approved for perfuming applications. Critical formulation restriction: avoid combination with nitrosating compounds due to potential nitrosamine formation risk from the nitrile functional group.

Our Assessment

Verdict

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A highly stable fragrance ingredient with no skin benefits beyond sensory enhancement.

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