7-Hydroxy-3,7-Dimethyl-Octanal Distillates

INCI: 7-HYDROXY-3,7-DIMETHYL-OCTANAL DISTILLATES

CAS Number
Derived from Hydroxycitronellal (CAS 107-75-5); distillates fraction — no unique CAS identified
Function
Perfuming; fragrance ingredient with sweet, lily-of-the-valley floral note
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restriction; IFRA has use-level standards for hydroxycitronellal; CIR has not independently reviewed

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

EU-listed fragrance allergen requiring mandatory label declaration; IFRA restricts maximum use concentrations by product category; frequently cited in contact dermatitis literature

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 7-Hydroxy-3,7-Dimethyl-Octanal Distillates safe in cosmetics?

EU-listed fragrance allergen requiring mandatory label declaration; IFRA restricts maximum use concentrations by product category; frequently cited in contact dermatitis literature The EU classifies 7-Hydroxy-3,7-Dimethyl-Octanal Distillates as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is 7-Hydroxy-3,7-Dimethyl-Octanal Distillates allowed in the EU?

7-Hydroxy-3,7-Dimethyl-Octanal Distillates EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 7-Hydroxy-3,7-Dimethyl-Octanal Distillates do in cosmetics?

7-Hydroxy-3,7-Dimethyl-Octanal Distillates functions as: Perfuming; fragrance ingredient with sweet, lily-of-the-valley floral note. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Derived from Hydroxycitronellal (CAS 107-75-5); distillates fraction — no unique CAS identified.

What is the Margin of Safety for 7-Hydroxy-3,7-Dimethyl-Octanal Distillates?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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