Citronellal
- CAS number
- 106-23-0
- Olfactory family
- citrus
- Type
- Aroma chemical
- Origin
- synthetic
- Typical pyramid position
- heart
Synonyms & trade names
3,7-Dimethyloct-6-enal · 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenal · 6-Octenal, 3,7-dimethyl- · 2,3-Dihydrocitral · Citronella · Citronellel · beta-Citronellal · 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-al
IFRA 51st Amendment
CitronellalRestricted · 49th Amendment
Basis: DERMAL SENSITIZATION AND SYSTEMIC TOXICITY
| IFRA category | Max. in finished product |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.41% |
| 2 | 0.16% |
| 3 | 0.026% |
| 4 | 0.49% |
| 5A | 0.33% |
| 5B | 0.051% |
| 5C | 0.1% |
| 5D | 0.017% |
| 6 | 0.82% |
| 7A | 0.077% |
| 7B | 0.077% |
| 8 | 0.017% |
| 9 | 1.4% |
| 10A | 1.4% |
| 10B | 2.3% |
| 11A | 0.017% |
| 11B | 0.017% |
| 12 | No restriction |
Informational summary of the IFRA 51st Amendment dataset — not legal or toxicological advice. Always verify against the official IFRA Standard and your supplier's documentation before selling a product.
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