AKA: 6812-78-8, (-)-Rhodinol, (-)-alpha-citronellol, FEMA No. 2980, 7-Octen-1-ol, (S)-ALPHA-CITRONELLOL, (S)-3, 7-DIMETHYL-7-OCTENOL
Allergen Warning
⚠️ EU Fragrance Allergen
Synthetic
Fragrance
Not Clean
(3S)-3,7-Dimethyl-7-octen-1-ol; a-citronellol
Solubility Insoluble in glycerol, water; soluble in most fixed oils, propylene glycol
State
Colourless liquid; pronounced rose-like aroma
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng