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Formula |
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C10H18O2 |
107-75-5 |
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
Background
Hydroxycitronellal is a synthetic floral fragrance prepared by the hydration of citronellal and is not found in nature. It is an important ingredient in fragrances because of its sweet, lily-of-the-valley odor. The International Fragrance Research Association recommends that it not be used at a level more than 5% in fragrance compounds. It has also been approved by the U.S. FDA for use in foods.
Synonyms
7-Hydroxydihydrocitronellal
3,7-Dimethyl-7-hydroxyoctan-1-al
Hydroxycitronellal dimethylacetal
Uses
Antiseptics
Household produtcs
Insecticides
Perfumes
Cross-Reactions
Citronellal
Geraniol
Methoxycitronellal
Unusual Reactions
Hyperpigmentation
References
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Larsen, W.G., Perfume dermatitis. a study of 20 patients. Archives of Dermatology, 1977. 113(5): p. 623-6. |
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Calnan, C.D., Unusual hydroxycitronellal perfume dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis, 1979. 5(2): p. 123. |
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Calnan, C.D., Perfume dermatitis from the cosmetic ingredients oakmoss and hydroxycitronellal. Contact Dermatitis, 1979. 5(3): p. 194. |
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Hirano, S. and K. Yoshikawa, Patch testing with European and American standard allergens in Japanese patients. Contact Dermatitis, 1982. 8(1): p. 48-50. |
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de Groot, A.C. and D.H. Liem, Facial psoriasis caused by contact allergy to linalool and hydroxycitronellal in an after-shave. Contact Dermatitis, 1983. 9(3): p. 230-2. |
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Malten, K.E., et al., Reactions in selected patients to 22 fragrance materials. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 11(1): p. 1-10. |
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Imokawa, G. and M. Kawai, Differential hypermelanosis induced by allergic contact dermatitis. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 1987. 89(6): p. 540-6. |
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