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Is Citronellal vegetarian?

Citronellal

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Citronellal is a monoterpenoid aldehyde and the main component responsible for the distinctive lemon-like scent of citronella oil; it is used both naturally derived and synthetically as a fragrance ingredient.

Also known as 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenal, 6-Octenal, 3,7-dimethyl-, Rhodinal
INCI name Citronellal
CAS number 106-23-0
EC number 203-376-6
CosIng ID 75378
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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