fragrance ingredient
CITRONELLYLOXY ACETALDEHYDE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Citronellyloxy acetaldehyde is a floral citrus fragrance with muguet and rose facets. PubChem assigns no acute GHS hazards, but citronellyl and aldehyde derivatives are common fragrance allergens with sensitization risk.
Skin benefits
- Fresh floral citrus fragrance ingredient
- Provides muguet and rose facets in perfumery
- Stable in alkaline formulations compared with aldehydes
Known concerns
- Citronellyl and aldehyde structures are known fragrance allergens
- Possible contact sensitization in fragrance sensitive users
- Falls under IFRA fragrance allergen disclosure framework
- Limited standalone CIR or SCCS opinion
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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