Citronellyl Crotonate

INCI: CITRONELLYL CROTONATE

CAS Number
68039-38-3
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; evaluated by RIFM

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

α,β-unsaturated ester with Michael acceptor potential; NESIL lower than other citronellyl esters at 4700 μg/cm²; positive for cytotoxicity in BlueScreen but negative for genotoxicity; no IFRA VoU reported in 2019

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citronellyl Crotonate safe in cosmetics?

α,β-unsaturated ester with Michael acceptor potential; NESIL lower than other citronellyl esters at 4700 μg/cm²; positive for cytotoxicity in BlueScreen but negative for genotoxicity; no IFRA VoU reported in 2019 The EU classifies Citronellyl Crotonate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citronellyl Crotonate allowed in the EU?

Citronellyl Crotonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citronellyl Crotonate do in cosmetics?

Citronellyl Crotonate functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68039-38-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citronellyl Crotonate?

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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