Citronellol
Categories: Fragrance: Synthetic and Natural, Irritant, Plant Extracts
Citronellol at a Glance
- Volatile fragrance chemical
- Extracted from geranium, rose, and other plants
- Causes skin aggravation when exposed to air
Citronellol Description
Citronellol is a volatile fragrance chemical extracted from geranium, rose, and other plants, citronellol has a characteristic grassy, citrus-like scent.Applied to skin, it can cause aggravation when exposed to air. This exposure causes the unstable citronellol molecule to oxidize, which is believed to trigger aggravation on skin.
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Citronellol References
Food and Chemical Toxicology, August 2022, ePublication
Contact Dermatitis, November 2020, pages 372-379
Dermatitis, August 2019, pages 268-271
Contact Dermatitis, June 2014, pages 329-339