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Citronellol

Name: Citronellol
Brand: ALDRICH

≥95%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

3,7-dimethyl-6-octenol, Elenol

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Linear Formula:

(CH₃)₂C=CHCH₂CH₂CH(CH₃)CH₂CH₂OH

CAS Number:

106-22-9

Molecular Weight:

156.27

FEMA Number:

2309

Council of Europe no.:

UNSPSC Code:

12164502

PubChem Substance ID:

24900995

Flavis number:

2.011

EC Number:

203-375-0

NACRES:

NA.21

MDL number:

MFCD00002935

Organoleptic:

waxy; floral; rose

Grade:

FG, Kosher

Biological source:

synthetic

Food allergen:

no known allergens

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Properties

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

300, 400

grade

FG, Kosher

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor pressure

~0.02 mmHg ( 25 °C)

assay

≥95%

refractive index

n20/D 1.456 (lit.)

bp

225 °C (lit.)

density

0.855 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

waxy; floral; rose

SMILES string

CC(CCO)CC\C=C(\C)C

InChI

1S/C10H20O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,10-11H,4,6-8H2,1-3H3

InChI key

QMVPMAAFGQKVCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Citronellol is a volatile monoterpenic primary alcohol mainly found in the essential oil of plants such as Pelargonium graveolens, Cymbopogon winterianus and Rosa damascena. It is also one of the glycosidically bound aroma compounds in ginger.

Application

A comprehensive assessment of the cholinergic-supporting and cognitive-enhancing effects of Rosa damascena Mill. (Damask rose) essential oil on scopolamine-induced amnestic rats.: The research highlights citronellol′s role in enhancing cognitive function and supporting cholinergic systems, indicating its potential use in developing treatments for cognitive disorders (Teralı et al., 2024).

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pictograms

GHS07

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H315,H317,H319

pcodes

P261 - P264 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

224.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

107 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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