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(+)-β-Citronellene

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): (S)-(+)-3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadiene
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₀H₁₈
• CAS Number: 10281-55-7
• Molecular Weight: 138.25
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1719874
• MDL number: MFCD00042863
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• PubChem Substance ID: 329752997
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• assay: ≥98.5% (sum of enantiomers, GC)
• optical activity: [α]20/D +10±1°, neat
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• refractive index: n20/D 1.437
• bp: 154-155 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.760 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• application(s): food and beverages
• format: neat
• Storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: C[C@@H](CC\C=C(\C)C)C=C
• InChI: 1S/C10H18/c1-5-10(4)8-6-7-9(2)3/h5,7,10H,1,6,8H2,2-4H3/t10-/m1/s1
• Inchi Key: FUDNBFMOXDUIIE-SNVBAGLBSA-N

Description

General description

β-Citronellene is an oxygenated monoterpene and is the major constituent of essential oils isolated from different plant species. Monoterpenes are known to have bactericidal, fungicidal, antiparasitic and insecticidal properties. β-Citronellene is also used in the production of various fragrance ingredients including dihydromyrcenol and cyclodemol.

(+)-β-Citronellene is an acyclic monoterpene compound.

Application

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• signalword: Warning
• hcodes: H226,H315,H413
• pcodes: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P273 - P303 + P361 + P353
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 4 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class: 3 - Flammable liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: 100.4 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 38 °C - closed cup
• ppe: Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter