Tetrahydrogeraniol

Description

Tetrahydrogeraniol is identified by CAS 106-21-8, molecular formula C10H22O and molecular weight 158.17 g/mol. UNII DPY9K1927C; ChEBI 195928; InChIKey PRNCMAKCNVRZFX-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 213 °C; Density: 0.826-0.842; Refractive Index: 1.435-1.445.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	106-21-8
PubChem CID	7792
Molecular formula	C10H22O
Molecular weight	158.17 g/mol
IUPAC name	3,7-dimethyloctan-1-ol
InChIKey	PRNCMAKCNVRZFX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	DPY9K1927C
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:195928
FEMA number	2391
JECFA number	272

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	158.28
XLogP3	3.6
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	6
Exact Mass	158.167065321
Monoisotopic Mass	158.167065321
Topological Polar Surface Area	20.2
Heavy Atom Count	11
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	213 °C
Density	0.826-0.842
Refractive Index	1.435-1.445

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid
• colourless liquid with a sweet, rose-like odour
• soluble in most fixed oils and propylene glycol; insoluble in glycerol
• 1 ml in 3 ml 70% 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	3.5% (63 / 1818)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	3.5% (63 / 1818)
Reported hazard statements	H315 (96.5%), H319 (93.8%), H411 (93.1%)

Documented Uses

• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Information on 15 consumer products that contain Dihydrocitronellol in the following categories is provided:
• All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
• Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
• 1-Octanol, 3,7-dimethyl-: ACTIVE

Synonyms

3,7-Dimethyloctan-1-ol; 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol; 106-21-8; Tetrahydrogeraniol; Dihydrocitronellol; Geraniol tetrahydride; 1-OCTANOL, 3,7-DIMETHYL-; Dimethyl octanol; Geraniol, perhydro-; FEMA No. 2391; DTXSID5044360; DPY9K1927C; NSC-18917; DTXCID3024360; RefChem:587712; 203-374-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Tetrahydrogeraniol?

CAS 106-21-8; molecular formula C10H22O; molecular weight 158.17 g/mol.

What other names is Tetrahydrogeraniol known by?

3,7-Dimethyloctan-1-ol, 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol, 106-21-8, Tetrahydrogeraniol, Dihydrocitronellol, Geraniol tetrahydride.

What is the regulatory status of Tetrahydrogeraniol?

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

Is Tetrahydrogeraniol classified as hazardous?

3.5% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (63 of 1818).

What are the key physical properties of Tetrahydrogeraniol?

Boiling Point: 213 °C; Density: 0.826-0.842; Refractive Index: 1.435-1.445.

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