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(+/-)-Citronellal, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AAL15753AE
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(±)-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.

Applications
(^+)-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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 106-23-0
Molecular Formula C10H18O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 154.25
MDL Number MFCD00038090
InChI Key NEHNMFOYXAPHSD-SNVBAGLBSA-N
Synonym citronellal, rhodinal, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenal, 2,3-dihydrocitral, 6-octenal, 3,7-dimethyl, citronellel, citronella, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-al, beta-citronellal, d-rhodinal
PubChem CID 7794
ChEBI CHEBI:47856
SMILES C[C@H](CCC=C(C)C)CC=O

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
Formula Weight 154.25
Percent Purity 96%
Chemical Name or Material (+/-)-Citronellal
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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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