3,7-Dimethyl-3,6-octadienal

At a glance

3,7‑Dimethyl‑3,6‑octadienal is a monoterpenoid aldehyde derived from lemongrass oil or synthesized from nerol, linalool and geraniol; it imparts a fresh citrus‑lemon note used as a citral‑type fragrance.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Lemongrass oil, nerol, linalool, geraniol (natural extracts)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Aldehyde
CAS number
55722-59-3
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "3,7-Dimethyl-3,6-octadienal", CAS 55722-59-3)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26