Hydroxycitronellal home ICD10: L23.9

Hydroxycitronellal

Formula CAS
C10H18O2 107-75-5



Background
Hydroxycitronellal is a synthetic floral fragrance prepared by the hydration of citronellal and is not found in nature. It is an important ingredient in fragrances because of its sweet, lily-of-the-valley odor. The International Fragrance Research Association recommends that it not be used at a level more than 5% in fragrance compounds. It has also been approved by the U.S. FDA for use in foods.

Synonyms
7-Hydroxydihydrocitronellal
3,7-Dimethyl-7-hydroxyoctan-1-al
Hydroxycitronellal dimethylacetal

Uses
Antiseptics
Household produtcs
Insecticides
Perfumes

Cross-Reactions
Citronellal
Geraniol
Methoxycitronellal

Unusual Reactions
Hyperpigmentation

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Referenties
1. Larsen, W.G., Perfume dermatitis. a study of 20 patients. Archives of Dermatology, 1977. 113(5): p. 623-6.
2. Calnan, C.D., Unusual hydroxycitronellal perfume dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis, 1979. 5(2): p. 123.
3. Calnan, C.D., Perfume dermatitis from the cosmetic ingredients oakmoss and hydroxycitronellal. Contact Dermatitis, 1979. 5(3): p. 194.
4. Hirano, S. and K. Yoshikawa, Patch testing with European and American standard allergens in Japanese patients. Contact Dermatitis, 1982. 8(1): p. 48-50.
5. de Groot, A.C. and D.H. Liem, Facial psoriasis caused by contact allergy to linalool and hydroxycitronellal in an after-shave. Contact Dermatitis, 1983. 9(3): p. 230-2.
6. Malten, K.E., et al., Reactions in selected patients to 22 fragrance materials. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 11(1): p. 1-10.
7. Imokawa, G. and M. Kawai, Differential hypermelanosis induced by allergic contact dermatitis. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 1987. 89(6): p. 540-6.


Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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