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Fragrance

CITRAL DIETHYL ACETAL

CAS 7492-66-2 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An acetal of citral that delivers a stable lemon note in perfumery. Generally well tolerated, but it can release citral on the skin, a known EU-declared fragrance allergen.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Stable lemon/citrus fragrance note
  • More oxidation-stable than free citral
  • Long history in fine fragrance

Known concerns

  • Hydrolyzes to citral, an EU-listed fragrance allergen
  • Can sensitize on prolonged or oxidized exposure
  • Above 0.001% leave-on must be label-declared in EU

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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