Hydroxy Citronellal

Hydroxy Citronellal Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Hydroxy Citronellal 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, lily, and lily of the valley . Hydroxy Citronellal 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%.

Sensitivity to hydroxycitronellal may be identified with a clinical patch test.

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Trade Name	Hydroxy Citronellal
Generic	Hydroxycitronellal
Hydroxycitronellal Other Names	7-hydroxycitronellal, Citronellal hydrate, Cyclalia, Cyclosia, Fixol, hydroxy citronellal, Laurine, Lilyl aldehyde, Muguet synthetic, Muguettine principle, Oxydihydrocitronellal, Phixia
Type
Formula	C₁₀H₂₀O₂
Weight	Average: 172.2646 Monoisotopic: 172.146329884
Groups	Approved, Experimental
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Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Hydroxy Citronellal 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 and older.