Fragrance
Dimethyl citraconate, when used as a fragrance ingredient
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An unsaturated diester used as a fruity fragrance note — the carbon-carbon double bond makes it electrophilic and a proven skin sensitiser. IFRA and EU label rules restrict it to low fragrance concentrations.
Skin benefits
- Provides a sweet, fruity ester note in fragrance compositions
Known concerns
- Alpha,beta-unsaturated diester — Michael acceptor
- Strong skin sensitisation potential
- EU Annex III restricted as fragrance allergen
- IFRA Standard restriction
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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