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Citral
AKA “● CITRAL, NATURAL, REACTION PRODUCTS WITH ET ALC”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Citral
AKA: ● CITRAL, NATURAL, REACTION PRODUCTS WITH ET ALC
Essential Oil · Flavouring · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Fragrance
Essential Oil
Clean
A natural-origin fragrance ingredient derived from citrus that adds a fresh, lemony scent to beauty products.
Formula
C10H16O
Mol. Weight
152.23
CAS #
5392-40-5
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Flavouring
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Quells irritation
Reduces redness
Reduces swelling
Traditional Use
A naturally occurring volatile aldehyde found in various plants; used in fragrance chemistry as a fresh, fruity note. Synthesized in the 20th century for use in cosmetic and perfume formulations to replicate natural plant scent compounds.
Skin Types
●Caution
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Allergen Warning
⚠️ EU Fragrance Allergen
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-4
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR