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.
- beauty
- industrial
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl acetate
CAS 16409-44-2
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl acetate in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Citryl acetate”.
Also known as Citryl acetate · 3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl acetate · 2,6-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-8-yl acetate · 2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, acetate · 2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, 1-acetate · 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl acetate
Show all 10 names
3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl Acetate · 3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienylacetat · acetate de 3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyle · acetato de 3,7-dimetilocta-2,6-dienilo
Used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient.
- Perfuming
- Fragrance
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl acetate appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActiveListed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.
- Listed in CosIng inventory for cosmetic use.Source →
USEPAcommercial 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.
- 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.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl acetate. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
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.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl acetate yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl acetate in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
PerfumingFragrance