Hydroxycitronellal

At a glance

One of perfumery's most important synthetic aldehydes, with a sweet, powerful lily-of-the-valley floral scent; a workhorse material in floral compositions since the early 20th century.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Aldehyde
CAS number
107-75-5
Profile
floral, fresh, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Hydroxycitronellal", CAS 107-75-5)
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-08-26