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Geranyl Acetaldehyde

Also known as: 5,9-Dimethyl-4,8-decadienal, Geraldehyde™, Geraldehyde (Commercial name), Geranyl Acetaldehyde (Commercial name)

IFRA Restriction

This is the maximum allowed percentage of this material in the total finished product, not in the fragrance concentrate.

For example, if a fine fragrance (Category 4A) contains 20% fragrance oil, and IFRA allows 10% of this material, the material can be up to 50% of the fragrance concentrate (10% ÷ 20% = 50%).

CAS 762-26-5

Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C12H20O
Molecular Weight 180.29 g/mol
InChIKey MMLYERLRGHVBEK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information
Warning

GHS Classification

Sensitization, SkinHazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazardHazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard

Hazard Statements

  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Sources: PubChem