Food use
Food-use source coverage is present in the current record.
The ingredient appears in food-oriented source coverage or allowed-use references, which makes food use easier to support than a context with no domain signal at all.
- beauty
- cleaning
- food
- industrial
Citronellol
CAS 106-22-9 · 40/100 · High conf.
Also registered as 2 other CAS numbers
1335-43-9 · 26489-01-0
Concern score
40/100Moderate concern based on regulatory listings.
High confidence
Citronellol in plain language
Also known as .beta.-citronellol · .beta.-citronellol, (+/-)- · 2,3-DIHYDROGERANIOL · 3,7-DIMETHYL-6-OCTENOL · Cephrol · Dl-citronellol
Show all 30 names
3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol · Citronellol, dl- · .beta.-citronellol, (±)- · (+/-)-.beta.-citronellol · (.+-.)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol · (.+-.)-Citronellol · (.+-.)-β-Citronellol · (±)-.beta.-citronellol · (±)-3,7-DIMETHYL-6-OCTEN-1-OL · 2,6-Dimethyl-2-octen-8-ol · 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol · 6-OCTEN-1-OL, 3,7-DIMETHYL-, (±)- · 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-,(+/-)- · 6-octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl- · Citronellol, (+/-)- · Citronellol, (±)- · Citronellol (ex. Java citronella oil) · Dihydrogeraniol · Elenol · Rodinol · beta-Citronellol · citroneliol · citronellol 750 · citronelol
Used in food as a flavouring agent.
- Flavouring agent
- Fragrance
- Flavouring
- Deodorant
- Antimicrobial
- Moderate concern: no hazard classifications on record.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6564 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care, Vehicle.
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.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Citronellol appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Cleaning
- Pharma
- Food
- Industrial
GLOBALJECFA0-0.5 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 →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6564 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care, Vehicle. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Deodorizer.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6564 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care, Vehicle. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Deodorizer.Source →
USFDAlisted 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.
JECFA
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
JECFA evaluation record.
Year not recorded · GLOBAL JECFA listing · Read the source →
JECFA evaluation record. Functional class: flavouring agent.
Year not recorded · GLOBAL JECFA listing · Read the source →
JECFA evaluation lists ADI 0-0.5 mg/kg bw (1979). Functional class: flavouring agent.
Year not recorded · GLOBAL JECFA listing · Read the source →
EFSA
European Food Safety Authority
No EFSA opinion on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Citronellol yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated october 15, 2019
- Open →
EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
- Open →
FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
- Open →
WHO JECFA Database
regulatory · updated 2026-10-04
- Open →
openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
- Open →
PubChem Live Enrichment
chemistry · updated 2026-05-17
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Citronellol in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
6,564
Named organisations
6
Cleaning products and household carePersonal careVehicleConstructionHome maintenanceFood and drug
Typical roles
Flavouring agentFragranceFlavouringDeodorantAntimicrobial
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Citronellol; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
- Crema ManosS'nonas · Creams
- DOVE Déodorant Femme Anti-Transpirant Stick Original 50mlunilever, dove · Deodorants Anti Transpirants
- Lingette Bebe 120xDalaa Baby
- GlysolidNon Food Products
- CadumNon Food Products
- GanierGanier · Produit De Soin
- garnierGarnier
- Cream pure urea 10%Deliplus · Body
- Dove Original Anti-persperantUnilever,Dove · Open Beauty Facts
- Nivea CreemeNivea · Body Care
- Nivea crèmeBeiersdorf, Nivea · Body
- dushyCosmetic Products
- نيفيا
- Nivea CremeNivea · Body
- Crème pour la peau ClassicCien · Body
- lidl crème de soin hydratantecien · Non Food Products
- Refreshing beauty cream barDove
- Déodorant Narta Efficacité 48hNarta · Non Food Products
- 5 protectionNarta · Hygiene
- Cool WaveGillette
- Nivea CremeNivea · Body
- Crema oliveDeliplus,Mercadona · Fats
- CremaNivea · Creams
- Beauty cream bardove,unilever · Soap
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Citronellol in the catalog.