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(S)-(−)-Citronellal

96%

Synonym(s):

(−)-Citronellal, (3S)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenal

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C=CHCH2CH2CH(CH3)CH2CHO
CAS Number:
5949-05-3
Molecular Weight:
154.25
Beilstein:
1720790
EC Number:
227-707-9
MDL number:
MFCD00075588
UNSPSC Code:
12352114
PubChem Substance ID:
24863258
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

96%

form

liquid

optical activity

[α]20/D −15°, neat

refractive index

n20/D 1.446 (lit.)

density

0.851 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[H]C(=O)C[C@@H](C)CC\C=C(\C)C

InChI

1S/C10H18O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,8,10H,4,6-7H2,1-3H3/t10-/m0/s1

InChI key

NEHNMFOYXAPHSD-JTQLQIEISA-N

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General description

(S)-(-)-Citronellal is a monoterpenoid compound mainly found in Corymbia citriodora and Cymbopogon nardus essential oils.

Application

(S)-(-)-Citronellal may be used in the synthesis of bioactive compounds like (+)-hexahydrocannabinol, (S)-isopulegol, machaeriols A and B.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

167.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

75 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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