Geranial

Geranial in plain language

What it is

On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Citral”.

Also known as Citral · Neral · Citral geranial · (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal · trans-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienal · Citral a

Show all 23 names

Citral; Geranial; Neral · Trans-citral · (2E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal · (E)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienal · (E)-Citral · (Z)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienal · 2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl- · 2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)- · 2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-, (E)- · 2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-; 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal · 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal · 3,7-Dimethyl-trans-2,6-octadienal · Geranaldehyde · Lemsyn GB · NCI-C56348 · alpha-Citral · geranialdehyde

What it does

Used in cosmetics as a flavouring and a fragrance ingredient. Citral is the aldehyde.

• Flavouring
• Perfuming
• Fragrance
• Flavouring agent

Is it a concern?

High concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is restricted in EU cosmetics.

Why it's flagged

3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal; (E)-3,7- dimethylocta-2,6- dienal; (Z)-3,7- dimethylocta-2,6- dienal is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

RestrictedEU EC — restricted

The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.

• EU Annex III — restricted
• EU restricted in cosmetics

• EU·EC

  Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: (a) Lip make-up products, lipstick, lip salves (b) Deodorants and antiperspirants (c) Eye products, face make-up and make-up remover (d) Fragrance products (hydroalcoholic and non-hydroalcoholic, spray and non-spray) (e) Leave-on skin products (except lip products, deodorants and antiperspirants, fragrance products, eye products, face make-up and make-up remover) and nail products (f) Oral… Maximum concentration: (a) 0,11 % (b) 0,032 % (c) 0,65 % (d) 0,6 % (e) 0,15 % (f) 0,35 % (g) 1,2 % (h) 1,2 % (i) 0,063 % Other conditions: The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Citral’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

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• EU·EFSA·EFSA opinion6 entries

  • Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 06, Revision 4 (FGE.06Rev4): Straight- and branched-chain aliphatic unsaturated primary alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids and esters from chemical groups 1, 3 and 4 (EFSA CEF)Source →
  • Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of FRESTA F for weaned piglets (EFSA FEEDAP)Source →
  • Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 72 (FGE.72): Consideration of aliphatic, branched-chain saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acids, and related esters evaluated by the JECFA (61st meeting) structurally related to branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids. Esters of these and straight-chain aliphatic saturated alcohols evaluated by EFSA in FGE.05Rev2 (2010) (EFSA CEF)Source →
  • Flavouring Group Evaluation 202: 3-Alkylated aliphatic acyclic alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehydes and precursors with or without additional double bonds from chemical subgroup 1.1.3 of FGE.19 (EFSA CEF)Source →
  • Safety and efficacy of alpha,beta-unsaturated straight-chain and branched-chain aliphatic primary alcohols, aldehydes, acids and esters belonging to chemical group 3 when used as flavourings for all animal species (EFSA FEEDAP)Source →
  • Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 72, Revision 1 (FGE.72Rev1): Consideration of aliphatic, branched-chain saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acids, and related esters evaluated by the JECFA (61st meeting) structurally related to branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids, esters of these and straight-chain aliphatic saturated alcohols evaluated by EFSA in FGE.05Rev2. EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF) (EFSA CEF)Source →
• EU·CosIng·Active3 entries

  • Cosmetics Regulation annex III / ref 70.Source →
  • Citral is the aldehyde that conforms to the formula: Restriction: III/70Source →
  • Restriction: III/70Source →
• GLOBAL·JECFA·0-0.5 mg/kg bw (1979)JECFA evaluation lists ADI 0-0.5 mg/kg bw (1979). Functional class: flavouring agent.

  • JECFA evaluation lists ADI 0-0.5 mg/kg bw (1979). Functional class: flavouring agent.Source →
• US·EPA·commercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.

  • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Flavouring and nutrient.Source →
• US·FDA·listed in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

  • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →

Expert safety opinions

Independent scientific assessments cited by the records we hold, with the year and link where the record gives one.

• SCCS

  EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety

  No SCCS opinion on file.

• CIR

  Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)

  No CIR safety assessment on file.

• EFSA

  European Food Safety Authority

  • Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 06, Revision 4 (FGE.06Rev4): Straight- and branched-chain aliphatic unsaturated primary alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids and esters from chemical groups 1, 3 and 4 (EFSA CEF)

    2013 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →

  • Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of FRESTA F for weaned piglets (EFSA FEEDAP)

    2011 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →

  • Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 72 (FGE.72): Consideration of aliphatic, branched-chain saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acids, and related esters evaluated by the JECFA (61st meeting) structurally related to branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids. Esters of these and straight-chain aliphatic saturated alcohols evaluated by EFSA in FGE.05Rev2 (2010) (EFSA CEF)

    2010 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →

  • Flavouring Group Evaluation 202: 3-Alkylated aliphatic acyclic alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehydes and precursors with or without additional double bonds from chemical subgroup 1.1.3 of FGE.19 (EFSA CEF)

    2009 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →

  • Safety and efficacy of alpha,beta-unsaturated straight-chain and branched-chain aliphatic primary alcohols, aldehydes, acids and esters belonging to chemical group 3 when used as flavourings for all animal species (EFSA FEEDAP)

    2016 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →

  • Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 72, Revision 1 (FGE.72Rev1): Consideration of aliphatic, branched-chain saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acids, and related esters evaluated by the JECFA (61st meeting) structurally related to branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids, esters of these and straight-chain aliphatic saturated alcohols evaluated by EFSA in FGE.05Rev2. EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF) (EFSA CEF)

    2013 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →

• JECFA

  Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

  • JECFA evaluation lists ADI 0-0.5 mg/kg bw (1979). Functional class: flavouring agent.

    Year not recorded · GLOBAL JECFA listing · Read the source →

• MMixa M
  Crème mains réparatriceMixa · Crema De Mâini
• NNarta N
  Déodorant Narta Efficacité 48hNarta · Non Food Products
• GGillette G
  Cool WaveGillette
• GGillette G
  Aloe ScentGillette · Non Food Products
• BByly B
  SpainByly
• UUshuaia U
  Déodorant efficacité 24 h à la pulpe de grenade des AçoresUshuaia · Open Beauty Facts
• TNTulipán Negro TN
  Deo stick for men sportTulipán Negro · Cosmetica
• CClear C
  ClearClear · Cosmetic Products
• MMennen M
  Déodorant Homme Marine Anti-traces 24hMennen · Hygiene
• UBUnilever, Brut UB
  Brut Déodorant Homme Spray Original 200mlUnilever, Brut · Hygiene
• LPLe Petit Olivier LP
  Savonnettes extra douces Verveine CitronLe Petit Olivier · Hygiene
• GGreenveil G
  Chargement…
• AAxe A
  BlackAxe · Deshodorante
• OSOld spice OS
  DeodorantOld spice · Cosmetic Products
• LDLaboratoire Dermophil LD
  Crème réparatrice protectrice Mains sèches et irritéesLaboratoire Dermophil
• MMennen M
  Musk déodorant 24HMennen · Hygiene
• GGreenveil G
  Old Spice White WaterI
• NNuxe N
  Stick Lèvres hydratantNuxe · Face
• UUnilever,Dove U
  Dove zero original 100mlUnilever,Dove · Hygiene
• Ll-oreal L
  Men expert shirt protect 48hl-oreal · Hygiene
• NNarta N
  CologneNarta
• AAvril A
  Déodorant Bille Aloe VeraAvril · Hygiene
• RRituals R
  Crème pour le corps Rice milk & cherry blossomRituals · Body
• LPLe petit Marseillais LP
  Le Petit Marseillais - Organic Verbena & Lemon, 250ml (8.8oz)Le petit Marseillais · Non Food Products

• 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienalCo occurs
• Co occurs
• Co occurs
• Limonene, (+)-Co occurs
• LimoneneCo occurs
• (S)-LimoneneCo occurs
• LinaloolCo occurs
• Co occurs
• (-)-LinaloolCo occurs
• FragranceCo occurs
• Co occurs
• GeraniolCo occurs