Fragrance
CITRONELLAL DIMETHYL ACETAL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A protected form of citronellal used as a floral-citrus fragrance. Lower allergen burden than free citronellal but still treated as a fragrance allergen class.
Function
Skin benefits
- Floral citrusy fragrance acetal
- Stable in alkaline media
- Used at low fragrance %
Known concerns
- Citronellal-related fragrance allergen risk
- Possible mild skin irritation
- IFRA-restricted at higher %
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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