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W230915

Citronellol

mixture of isomers, natural, ≥95%, FG

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Synonym(s):

3,7-dimethyl-6-octenol, Elenol

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About This Item

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:
329830472
Flavis number:
2.011
EC Number:
203-375-0
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00002935
Organoleptic:
waxy; floral; rose
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Segment

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 117

vapor pressure

~0.02 mmHg ( 25 °C)

assay

≥95%

composition

contains IFRA and EU 1223/2009 restricted Citronellol

sustainability

Sustainability features

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

fragrance allergen

citronellol

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.
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Pictograms

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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

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