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W230901

Citronellol

≥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.:
59
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24900995
Flavis number:
2.011
EC Number:
203-375-0
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00002935
eCl@ss:
32150313
Organoleptic:
waxy; floral; rose
Grade:
FG, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Segment

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

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

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Codes

H315,H317,H319

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 (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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