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(R)-(+)-Citronellal

technical grade

Synonym(s):

(+)-Citronellal, (3R)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenal

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C=CHCH2CH2CH(CH3)CH2CHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
154.25
Beilstein:
1720791
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352114
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

grade

technical grade

Quality Level

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.448 (lit.)

bp

207 °C (lit.)

density

0.851 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

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

InChI

1S/C10H18O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,8,10H,4,6-7H2,1-3H3/t10-/m1/s1

InChI key

NEHNMFOYXAPHSD-SNVBAGLBSA-N

General description

(R)-(+)-Citronellal is a monoterpenoid aldehyde. It is a chiral organic compound used as a building block in organic synthesis to prepare various chiral compounds. It is also used as a chiral catalyst or ligand in asymmetric reactions.

Application

(R)-(+)-Citronellal can be used as a reactant to synthesize various compounds such as L-menthol, caparratriene, and chalcogen-containing nitrone derivatives.

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Hazard Statements

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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