The acetic acid ester of citronellol, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Citronellyl acetate is 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl acetate, the ester of the monoterpene alcohol citronellol with acetic acid. It occurs in some essential oils and has a fruity, floral odour. CosIng lists it as a fragrance ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of scented products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal whether it was obtained from natural sources or made synthetically.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.