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(+/-)-Citronellal, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
(±)-Citronellal is an active component of citronella oil. It is used as a flavoring agent, insect repellent, fragrance in soaps and detergents, and in personal care products like creams, lotions, and perfumes. It acts as a chemical intermediate for citronellol and hydroxycitronellal. Further, it is used to prepare 1-dibutylamino-3,7-dimethyl-oct-6-en-2-one by reacting with dibutylamine. In addition to this, it is utilized to inhibit the development of mechanical nociception induced by carrageenan (CG) and tumor necrosis factor-alfa.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
(^+)-Citronellal is an active component of citronella oil. It is used as a flavoring agent, insect repellent, fragrance in soaps and detergents, and in personal care products like creams, lotions, and perfumes. It acts as a chemical intermediate for citronellol and hydroxycitronellal. Further, it is used to prepare 1-dibutylamino-3,7-dimethyl-oct-6-en-2-one by reacting with dibutylamine. In addition to this, it is utilized to inhibit the development of mechanical nociception induced by carrageenan (CG) and tumor necrosis factor-alfa.
Solubility
Slightly miscible with water and ethanol.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Air and light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.
Specifications
Specifications
Density | 0.86 |
Boiling Point | 206°C to 208°C |
Flash Point | 75°C (167°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.446 |
Quantity | 100 mL |
Beilstein | 1720789 |
Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,2329 |
Solubility Information | Slightly miscible with water and ethanol. |
IUPAC Name | (3R)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-enal |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H227-H315-H317-H319 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H227 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Combustible liquid. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P261-P264b-P272-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P333+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 203-376-6 |
RTECSNumber | RH2140000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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