Citronellol (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Citronella oil; Citronellol (INCI-Kennzeichnung)

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Citronellol, a terpene derivative, is a natural component of rose and geranium oils (see geranium below). It is also extracted from citronella grass. Citronellol is used as a fragrance in deodorants and as a fragrance additive in detergents; it is also contained in repellents (mosquito sprays).

In a (generally) epicutaneously tested dermatological collective a sensitization rate of 0.5% was found.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Gilpin S et al (2010) In vitro human skin penetration of geraniol and citronellol. dermatitis 21:41-48
  2. Semmler M et al (2014) Evaluation of biological and chemical insect repellents and their potential adverse effects. Parasitol Res 113:185-18

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer