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Fragrance

7-HYDROXY-3,7-DIMETHYL-OCTANAL DISTILLATES

CAS 68909-04-6
45

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Distillate stream around hydroxycitronellal, a classic floral fragrance material. EU lists it as a labelling-required fragrance allergen and restricts use levels because of contact-dermatitis cases.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Floral muguet/lily-of-the-valley fragrance facet
  • Common building block in fine perfumery

Known concerns

  • Hydroxycitronellal is an EU-listed fragrance allergen (Annex III)
  • Restricted concentration in leave-on products
  • Can trigger contact dermatitis in sensitised users
  • UVCB distillate adds composition variability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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