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Citronellol

CAS 106-22-9C10H20OMW 156.26

Citronellol (CAS 106-22-9) — formula C10H20O, molecular weight 156.26; category fine chemicals.

Product Description

Citronellol (CAS 106-22-9) is a chemical raw material in the fine chemicals category. Its molecular formula C10H20O comprises 10 C, 20 H, 1 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 156.26. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around <-20 °C, boiling point around 224 °C, LogP about log Kow = 3.91. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.

Product Overview

CAS Number106-22-9
Molecular FormulaC10H20O
Molecular Weight156.26
Melting Point<-20 °C
Boiling Point224 °C
LogPlog Kow = 3.91
Applicationsl-Form: in rose and geranium oils, d-Form: in Ceylon and Java citronella oils, perfumery, Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products, Present in over 30 essential oils, fruits
CategoryFine Chemicals

Applications

Documented applications: l-Form: in rose and geranium oils, d-Form: in Ceylon and Java citronella oils, perfumery, Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products, Present in over 30 essential oils, fruits.

Technical Profile

What this product is

Citronellol is a high-value fine compound with CAS registry number 106-22-9 and molecular formula C10H20O (molecular weight 156.26), belonging to the fine chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.

Identification

CAS number: 106-22-9

Its molecular formula C10H20O comprises 10 C, 20 H, 1 O atoms.

Also known as: Citronellol · 香茅醇

Category: fine chemicals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Citronellol?

The CAS registry number of Citronellol is 106-22-9.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Citronellol?

Molecular formula C10H20O, molecular weight 156.26.

What other names is Citronellol known by?

It is also registered under: Citronellol, 香茅醇.

What are the documented applications of Citronellol?

Recorded applications: l-Form: in rose and geranium oils, d-Form: in Ceylon and Java citronella oils, perfumery, Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products, Present in over 30 essential oils, fruits.

Which category does Citronellol belong to?

Category: Fine Chemicals.

Packaging & documentation

Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.

PubChem Public Data

Independent reference data for Citronellol (CAS 106-22-9), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

CAS Registry Number106-22-9
PubChem CID8842
Molecular formulaC10H20O
IUPAC name3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol
UNII (FDA)565OK72VNF
FEMA number2309
JECFA number1219

Computed descriptors

Molecular Weight156.26
XLogP33.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count1
Rotatable Bond Count5
Exact Mass156.151415257
Monoisotopic Mass156.151415257
Topological Polar Surface Area20.2
Heavy Atom Count11

Physicochemical values on record

Boiling Point224 °C
Boiling Point225 °C
Melting Point<-20 °C
SolubilityIn water, 200 mg/L at 25 °C
Density0.8550 g/cu cm at 20 °C
Density0.850-0.860
Vapor Pressure0.04 [mmHg]
Vapor Pressure0.02 mm Hg at 25 °C
LogPlog Kow = 3.91
LogP3.38

Documented uses on record

    Table: Reported uses (ppm): (Flavor and Extract Manufacturers' Association, 1994) [Table#6302]Citronellol is one of the components responsible for the insect repellent properties of citronella oil ... Citronellol finds extensive use in floral fragrances and in flavors for citrus and other fruit notes. Its stability makes it particularly useful in fragrances for soaps, detergents, and other household products. Citronellol is also important as an intermediate in the synthesis of a number of other aroma chemicals ... Citronellol is the key feedstock for the synthesis of rose oxide.

    Synonyms and trade names

    Citronellol; 106-22-9; 3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol; Cephrol; 3,7-DIMETHYL-6-OCTEN-1-OL; 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-; Elenol; Rodinol; 2,3-Dihydrogeraniol; 2,6-Dimethyl-2-octen-8-ol; Citronellol, dl-; Dihydrogeraniol; DTXSID3026726; 565OK72VNF; CHEBI:50462; DTXCID006726

    Regulatory listings held on file

    Regulatory & Food ContactEU Flavoring substances
    FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT
    Flavoring Agents
    FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent
    Citrus, Green, Rose
    JECFA ADI: 0-0.5 mg/kg bw (1979)

    GHS hazard classification

    Reported hazard statementsH315 (95.7%), H317 (99.6%), H319 (65.1%), H411 (15.8%), H401

    H315 (95.7%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

    H317 (99.6%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]

    What the public record says

    Citronellol · CAS 106-22-9 · C10H20O. UNII 565OK72VNF. Boiling Point: 224 °C; Boiling Point: 225 °C; Melting Point: <-20 °C.

    Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.

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