CheckVegan

Is Citronellic Acid vegetarian?

Citronellic Acid

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Citronellic Acid (3,7-dimethyl-6-octenoic acid) is an organic acid related to citronellol, used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, produced synthetically or from plant-derived terpenes.

Also known as 3,7-Dimethyl-6-Octenoic Acid
INCI name Citronellic Acid
CAS number 502-47-6
EC number 207-939-7
CosIng ID 75379
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

Classifications are made to the best of our knowledge based on available scientific and regulatory sources. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of every entry, errors in the sources we draw from can always occur. This tool also cannot account for cross-contamination, which depends entirely on individual suppliers and producers. If you believe a classification is incorrect, you can report an issue.

Report an issue