Fragrance
TETRAHYDROGERANIAL
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A saturated analog of citronellal/citral — gentler aldehyde chemistry. Used for fresh citrus-green notes with low sensitization burden.
Tetrahydrogeranial (CAS 5988-91-0) is the fully saturated aldehyde analog of geranial/citral. Removing the conjugated and isolated double bonds eliminates the α,β-unsaturated electrophilic center that makes citral an EU Annex III fragrance allergen, and so tetrahydrogeranial has a markedly gentler skin profile than its parent. Saturated aliphatic aldehydes still contribute mildly to the fragrance aldehyde class, but sensitization classifications are absent. RIFM/IFRA manage its use at standard low percentages. Good tier reflects the safer-than-citral positioning with a clean regulatory profile.
Function
Skin benefits
- Citrus-green note
- Low reactivity (saturated)
- Safer citral analog
Known concerns
- Aldehyde class general considerations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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