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Citronellol

CAS No.: 106-22-9      Formula: C10H20O

Weight: 156.26500

Synonyms: Cephrol; 1-CITRONELLOL; 2,6 dimethyl 2 octen 8 ol; Citronellol; Elenol




Description

Citronellol, or dihydrogeraniol, is a natural acyclic monoterpenoid. Both enantiomers occur in nature. (+)-Citronellol, which is found in citronella oils, including Cymbopogon nardus (50%), is the more common isomer. (−)-Citronellol is found in the oils of rose (18–55%) and Pelargonium geraniums.

Basic Information
CAS No.:
106-22-9
Synonyms:
Cephrol; 1-CITRONELLOL; 2,6 dimethyl 2 octen 8 ol; Citronellol; Elenol
Formula:
C10H20O
Molecular Weight:
156.26500
PSA:
20.23000
LogP:
2.75130
Properties
Appearance & Character:
Density:
0.857 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Melting Point:
77-83 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point:
225 °C(lit.)
Flash Point:
209 °F
Storage Conditions:
2-8ºC
Safety Info
Customs Code:
3301292000
WGK Germany:
1
Hazard Category Code:
R36/37/38
Security Instructions:
S26-S36-S24/25
Dangerous Goods Sign:
Xi