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Hydroxycitronellal
AKA “Citronellal hydrate, Phixia, Cyclalia, Cyclosia, Laurine”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Hydroxycitronellal
AKA: Citronellal hydrate, Phixia, Cyclalia, Cyclosia, Laurine
Synthetic · Perfuming · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Fragrance
Synthetic
Clean
A synthetic fragrance that delivers a delicate floral scent reminiscent of lilac and lily of the valley, adding a fresh aromatic note to the formula.
Solubility slightly
Formula
C10H20O2
Mol. Weight
172.26
CAS #
107-75-5
Form
Oil
State
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Masking
Traditional Use
A synthetic fragrance ingredient developed in the mid-20th century by the perfume industry. Created to provide floral and fresh scent notes in cosmetics; has no traditional use but became widely adopted in fragranced personal care products from the 1950s onward.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Allergen Warning
⚠️ EU Fragrance Allergen
EWG
3
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-3
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0%
0%20%
Reg. Limit
EU regulatory limit: 0%. 1,0 % Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 72
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR