.beta.-citronellol, (r)-

.beta.-citronellol, (r)- in plain language

What it is

On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Citronellol”.

Also known as Citronellol · D-dihydrogeraniol · L-dihydrogeraniol · (-)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol · D-Citronellol · (3R)-3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol

Show all 26 names

.beta.-citronellol, r-(+)- · Citronellol, d- · R-(+)-.beta.-citronellol · (+)-(R)-Citronellol · (+)-citronellol · (-)-3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol · (R)-3,7-DIMETHYL-6-OCTEN-1-OL · (R)-3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol · (R)-Citronellol · (R)-beta-Citronellol · .beta.-citronellol · 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol · 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (3R)- · 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (theta)- · 6-octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (r)- · Hydrating Treatment Toner · Hydrating extra concentrate serum · Purifying relief soothing gel essence · Qmvpmaafgqkvcj-snvbaglbsa-n · UNII-P01OUT964K

What it does

Used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient.

• Perfuming
• Fragrance
• Deodorant

Is it a concern?

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

Why it's flagged

Citronellol/ (±) 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol; (3R)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol; (3S)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol; 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.

• In marketed US drugs
• 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. Other conditions: The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

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• EU·EFSA·EFSA opinion4 entries

  • 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 →
  • Safety and efficacy of non-conjugated and accumulated unsaturated straight-chain and branched-chain, aliphatic primary alcohols, aldehydes, acids, acetals and esters belonging to chemical group 4 when used as flavourings for all animal species (EFSA FEEDAP)Source →
  • 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 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·Active2 entries

  • Restriction: III/86Source →
  • Cosmetics Regulation annex III / ref 86.Source →
• US·EPA·commercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Fragrance.

  • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Fragrance.Source →
• US·FDA·marketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 9 active drug products and 12 total products.

  • FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 9 active drug products and 12 total products.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 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 →

  • Safety and efficacy of non-conjugated and accumulated unsaturated straight-chain and branched-chain, aliphatic primary alcohols, aldehydes, acids, acetals and esters belonging to chemical group 4 when used as flavourings for all animal species (EFSA FEEDAP)

    2016 · EU EFSA listing · Read the source →

  • 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 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 →

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• Co occurs
• CitronellolCo occurs
• (S)-(-)-beta-CitronellolCo occurs
• FragranceCo occurs
• LinaloolCo occurs
• Co occurs
• (-)-LinaloolCo occurs
• Co occurs
• Limonene, (+)-Co occurs
• LimoneneCo occurs
• (S)-LimoneneCo occurs
• Alpha-isomethyl iononeCo occurs