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Fragrance

CITRONELLYL BENZOATE

CAS 10482-77-6
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

The benzoate ester of citronellol — rose-balsamic fragrance note. Citronellol (hydrolysis parent) is an EU fragrance allergen.

Citronellyl benzoate (CAS 10482-77-6) is a benzoate ester of citronellol used in perfumery for rose-balsamic character. RIFM/IFRA evaluated. Slow hydrolysis releases citronellol (EU-declared fragrance allergen) and benzoic acid. Not individually on EU Annex II. Standard fragrance-class allergen vigilance applies.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Rose-balsamic fragrance note

Known concerns

  • Citronellol release — EU fragrance allergen
  • Benzyl/benzoate class allergen signals
  • Oxidation stability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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