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W509205

Sigma-Aldrich

(S)-(−)-β-Citronellol

99%, FG

Synonym(s):

β-Rhodinol, (S)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C=CHCH2CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
7540-51-4
Molecular Weight:
156.27
FEMA Number:
2309
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1721505
EC Number:
231-415-7
MDL number:
MFCD00063214
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24902042
Flavis number:
2.229
organoleptic:
geranium
grade:
FG
biological source:
synthetic
food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

grade

FG

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012

vapor pressure

~0.02 mmHg ( 25 °C)

assay

99%

optical activity

[α]20/D −4.5°, neat

refractive index

n20/D 1.456 (lit.)

bp

225-226 °C (lit.)

density

0.856 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

geranium

SMILES string

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

InChI

1S/C10H20O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,10-11H,4,6-8H2,1-3H3/t10-/m0/s1

InChI key

QMVPMAAFGQKVCJ-JTQLQIEISA-N

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 2

flash_point_f

213.8 °F - DIN 51758

flash_point_c

101 °C - DIN 51758

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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Wantida Chaiyana et al.
Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology, 19(8-9), 836-839 (2012-04-19)
Inhibition of cholinesterase has attracted much attention recently because of its potential for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. In this work, the anticholinesterase activities of plant oils were investigated using Ellman's colorimetric method. The results indicate that essential oils obtained
Renan G Brito et al.
Journal of natural medicines, 66(4), 637-644 (2012-02-22)
We describe the antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory properties of citronellol (CT) in rodents. CT, a monoterpene alcohol, is a naturally occurring monoterpene compound prevalent in essential oils of various aromatic plant species, such as Cymbopogon citratus. In mice, when evaluated against
Yoshikazu Kitano et al.
Biofouling, 27(2), 201-205 (2011-02-01)
Twenty novel simple alkyl isocyanides derived from citronellol were synthesized and evaluated for their antifouling activity and toxicity against cypris larvae of the barnacle, Balanus amphitrite. The anti-barnacle activity of the synthesized isocyanides was in the EC(50) range of 0.08-1.49
Hyland Cronin et al.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 9(3), 218-225 (2010-10-05)
New developments in the realm of skin rejuvenation such as phytotherapy are at an astounding increasing pace in the cosmeceutical market. Yet, many of these products that are classified as cosmeceuticals are tested less vigorously and do not have to
Shalinder Kaur et al.
Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences, 66(5-6), 260-266 (2011-08-05)
Citronellol, an oxygenated monoterpene, is found naturally in the essential oils of several aromatic plants and has been reported to exhibit growth inhibitory and pesticidal activities. However, its mechanism of action is largely unexplored. We investigated the effect of citronellol
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