27483

(−)-β-Citronellol

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): β-Rhodinol, (S)-(−)-β-Citronellol, (S)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₀H₂₀O
• CAS Number: 7540-51-4
• Molecular Weight: 156.27
• Beilstein: 1721505
• EC Number: 231-415-7
• MDL number: MFCD00063214
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• PubChem Substance ID: 329752998
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥98.5% (sum of enantiomers, GC)
• optical activity: [α]20/D −5.3±0.2°, neat
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• refractive index: n20/D 1.456
• bp: 221-224 °C
• density: 0.854 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• application(s): cleaning products; cosmetics; flavors and fragrances; food and beverages; personal care
• format: neat
• SMILES string: C[C@H](CCO)CC\C=C(\C)C
• InChI: 1S/C10H20O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,10-11H,4,6-8H2,1-3H3/t10-/m0/s1
• InChI key: QMVPMAAFGQKVCJ-JTQLQIEISA-N

Description

General description

Citronellol is a monoterpene alcohol found in essential oils of Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt. S-(−)-isomer that is less common. It is prevalent in geranium and citronella oils.

Application

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Other Notes

Chiral building block

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315 - H317 - H319
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 213.8 °F - DIN 51758
• Flash Point(C): 101 °C - DIN 51758
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves