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β-Cyclocitral

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): 2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₀H₁₆O
• CAS Number: 432-25-7
• Molecular Weight: 152.23
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329751425
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• EC Number: 207-081-3
• MDL number: MFCD00079078

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Segment: 100
• assay: ≥97.0% (GC)
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• refractive index: n20/D 1.497 (lit.), n20/D 1.497-1.501
• bp: 62-63 °C/3 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 0.943 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): cleaning products; cosmetics; flavors and fragrances; food and beverages; personal care
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: [H]C(=O)C1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C
• InChI: 1S/C10H16O/c1-8-5-4-6-10(2,3)9(8)7-11/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3
• InChI key: MOQGCGNUWBPGTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

β-Cyclocitral is a volatile compound, a C7 oxidized derivative of β-carotene. It is an analog of safranal that contributes to the flavor/aroma of several fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, and also helps in attracting pollinators.

Application

β-Cyclocitral may be used as an analytical standard for the determination of the analyte in Sicilian (South Italy) saffron, natural water body and selected strains of Cyanobacteria by chromatography-based techniques.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Codes: H302 + H312 + H332,H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point (°F): 235.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point (°C): 113 °C - closed cup