Hydroxycitronellal is a synthetic fragrance that is widely used in many cosmetics and hygiene products such as deodorants, soaps, antiseptics, and other household items. It has the smell of lilac,... Hydroxycitronellal has also been shown to be a dermatologic irritant and allergen, and as a result commercially available products are restricted by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) to contain only 0.1-3.6%.
- Primary indication
- Hydroxycitronellal is approved by the FDA for use within allergenic epicutaneous patch tests which are indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in persons 6 years of age...Curator reviewed
- Formula / weight
- C10H20O2 · 172.2646 g/mol (avg)
- First approval
- United States, 2012
- Also known as
- 7-hydroxycitronellal · Citronellal hydrate · Cyclalia · Cyclosia · Fixol
- Code names
- AI3-05823
Resolves to
Clinical / RWD
Structure
InChIKey
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What you can answer from here — as of March 06, 2025
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