(+)-CITRONELLAL
Synonym(s):(+)-Citronellal;(3R)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenal
- CAS NO.:2385-77-5
- Empirical Formula: C10H18O
- Molecular Weight: 154.25
- MDL number: MFCD00067089
- EINECS: 219-194-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is (+)-CITRONELLAL?
Chemical properties
clear colorless liquid
The Uses of (+)-CITRONELLAL
(+)-Citronellal is a monoterpene compound that is formed by the metabolism of plants. (+)-Citronellal is a natural insect repellant, and is the main component of citronellal oil. (+)-Citronellal is also used as a starting material in the one pot synthesis of (-)-Menthol (M218875).
The Uses of (+)-CITRONELLAL
insect repellent
What are the applications of Application
(R)-(+)-Citronellal is a monoterpenoid and main component of citronella oil
Definition
ChEBI: The (3R)-stereoisomer of 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enal (citronellal).
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Properties of (+)-CITRONELLAL
Melting point: | 25°C |
Boiling point: | 207 °C(lit.) |
Density | 0.851 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
vapor pressure | 33.9Pa at 25℃ |
refractive index | n |
Flash point: | 185 °F |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
solubility | Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) |
form | Oil |
color | Colourless |
Odor | at 100.00 %. fresh herbal citrus |
Water Solubility | 88mg/L |
Merck | 2329 |
BRN | 1720791 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 2385-77-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
EPA Substance Registry System | 6-Octenal, 3,7-dimethyl-, (3R)- (2385-77-5) |
Safety information for (+)-CITRONELLAL
Signal word | Warning |
Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for (+)-CITRONELLAL
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