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(+)-β-Citronellene

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

(S)-(+)-3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadiene

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H18
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
138.25
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1719874
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

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

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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

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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


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Insecticidal effects of monoterpenes on Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).
Yildirim E, et al.
Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality, 86, 198-204 (2013)
Synthesis of fragrance compounds from acyclic monoterpenes: Rhodium catalyzed hydroformylation and tandem hydroformylation/acetalization of linalool and $\beta$-citronellene.
Vieira CG, et al.
Applied Catalysis A: General, 466, 208-215 (2013)

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