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Fragrance

ETHYL CITRAL

CAS 41448-29-7 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An ethyl-substituted citral analog used as a strong lemon-citrus fragrance note. Citral class is an EU-listed fragrance allergen with documented sensitization potential.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Strong lemon-citrus fragrance note
  • Synthetic citral analog used at trace ppm

Known concerns

  • Citral-class compound — confirmed fragrance allergen family
  • EU listed allergen citral cross-reactivity
  • RIFM/IFRA dose limits
  • Sensitization in fragrance-allergic users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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