middle note floral

Hydroxycitronellal

Also known as: 7-Hydroxycitronellal, Laurine, Citronellalhydrate, 3,7-Dimethyl-7-hydroxyoctanal, Laurinal

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%).

EU Allergen

This ingredient is classified as an EU allergen under the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

Labeling thresholds:

  • 0.001% in leave-on products
  • 0.01% in rinse-off products
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CAS 107-75-5

Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C10H20O2
Molecular Weight 172.26 g/mol
Boiling Point 241.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Density 0.918-0.923
InChIKey WPFVBOQKRVRMJB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information
Warning

GHS Classification

Sensitization, SkinSerious eye damage/eye irritation

Hazard Statements

  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation
Sources: PubChem