Hydroxycitronellal

A fragrant compound with a scent reminiscent of lilies and sweet tropical melon. It can be found in many different essential oils (such as palmarosa, ylang-ylang, and lemongrass essential oil) but is manufactured synthetically from citronellal.

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Overview

Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrant compound that can be found in many different essential oils (such as palmarosa, ylang-ylang, and lemongrass essential oil). It is manufactured synthetically from citronellal for use in the cosmetic and perfume industry.

Hydroxycitronellal has a floral scent that is reminiscent of lilies and sweet tropical melon. It is widely used as a fragrance ingredient in products with a floral and citrus scent.

Some people are prone to allergic reactions to hydroxycitronellal, resulting in a red, itchy rash after application. If you are sensitive to fragrances, then it is always important to patch-test your product first.

Science

Svedman, C., Bruze, M., Johansen, J. D., Andersen, K. E., Goossens, A., Frosch, P. J., Lepoittevin, J. P., Rastogi, S., White, I. R., & Menné, T. (2003). Deodorants: an experimental provocation study with hydroxycitronellal. Contact dermatitis, 48(4), 217–223.