Hydroxycitronellol

Description

Hydroxycitronellol is identified by CAS 107-74-4, molecular formula C10H22O2 and molecular weight 174.16 g/mol. UNII R0B4U2I48W; ChEBI 179046; InChIKey FPCCDPXRNNVUOM-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 263 °C; 156 °C (15 mm Hg); Density: 0.922-0.930; Refractive Index: 1.455-1.460.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	107-74-4
PubChem CID	249494
Molecular formula	C10H22O2
Molecular weight	174.16 g/mol
IUPAC name	3,7-dimethyloctane-1,7-diol
InChIKey	FPCCDPXRNNVUOM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	R0B4U2I48W
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:179046
FEMA number	2586
JECFA number	610

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	174.28
XLogP3	1.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	6
Exact Mass	174.161979940
Monoisotopic Mass	174.161979940
Topological Polar Surface Area	40.5
Heavy Atom Count	12
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	263 °C; 156 °C (15 mm Hg)
Density	0.922-0.930
Refractive Index	1.455-1.460

Physical description & handling notes

• Colorless liquid with a mild floral odor; [Fleurchem MSDS]
• colourless very viscous liquid; mild sweet odour
• slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol and oils
• 1 ml in 1 ml 60% alcohol (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Floral No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	91.1% (1520 / 1669)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	91.1% (1520 / 1669)

Documented Uses

• Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Information on 5 consumer products that contain Hydroxycitronellol in the following categories is provided:
• 1,7-Octanediol, 3,7-dimethyl-: ACTIVE

Synonyms

Hydroxycitronellol; 3,7-Dimethyloctane-1,7-diol; 107-74-4; 1,7-Octanediol, 3,7-dimethyl-; 3,7-Dimethyl-1,7-octanediol; Citronellol, hydroxy-; FEMA No. 2586; Hydroxydihydrocitronellol; DTXSID6044513; R0B4U2I48W; NSC-406140; DTXCID4024513; RefChem:147158; 203-517-1; Citronellol hydrate; 7-Hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctan-1-ol

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Hydroxycitronellol?

CAS 107-74-4; molecular formula C10H22O2; molecular weight 174.16 g/mol.

What other names is Hydroxycitronellol known by?

Hydroxycitronellol, 3,7-Dimethyloctane-1,7-diol, 107-74-4, 1,7-Octanediol, 3,7-dimethyl-, 3,7-Dimethyl-1,7-octanediol, Citronellol, hydroxy-.

What is the regulatory status of Hydroxycitronellol?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is Hydroxycitronellol classified as hazardous?

91.1% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (1520 of 1669).

What are the key physical properties of Hydroxycitronellol?

Boiling Point: 263 °C; 156 °C (15 mm Hg); Density: 0.922-0.930; Refractive Index: 1.455-1.460.

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