BETA-CYCLOCITRAL

Synonym(s):2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde

CAS NO.：432-25-7
Empirical Formula: C10H16O
Molecular Weight: 152.23
MDL number: MFCD00079078
EINECS: 207-081-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-18 17:01:59

What is BETA-CYCLOCITRAL?

Chemical properties

Colourless Oil

Chemical properties

2,6,6-Trimethyl-1,2-cyclohexen-1-carboxaldehyde has a camphoraceous odor for a 50/50 mixture of isomers.

Occurrence

Reported found in tea, apricot, melon, tomato, tomato paste, ginger, rum, Japanese plum, plumcot, mango, apple brandy, calamus, buckwheat, Bourbon vanilla, cape gooseberry and maté.

The Uses of BETA-CYCLOCITRAL

beta-Cyclocitral is used as flavoring agent, nutrient, stabilizers, surfactants and emulsifiers.

Definition

ChEBI: A monoterpenoid formally derived from citral by cyclisation. It is a volatile compound produced by a cyanobacteria.

Production Methods

BETA-CYCLOCITRAL can be produced by condensation of Citral with Aniline, followed by hydrolysis and separation of the alpha and beta isomers by fractionated distillation.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 69, p. 2072, 1947 DOI: 10.1021/ja01200a519
Synthesis, p. 781, 1975

Properties of BETA-CYCLOCITRAL

Melting point:	62-63 C
Boiling point:	62-63 °C3 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.943 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.497(lit.)
FEMA	3639 \| 2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-1&2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-CARBOXALDEHYDE
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Store in freezer, under -20°C
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Dichloromethane, Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slig
form	Oil
color	Colourless to Dark Yellow
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. tropical saffron herbal clean rose oxide sweet tobacco damascone fruity
Water Solubility	Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and methanol. Insoluble in water.
Sensitive	Air Sensitive
JECFA Number	979
Stability:	Light Sensitive
EPA Substance Registry System	1-Cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, 2,6,6-trimethyl- (432-25-7)

Safety information for BETA-CYCLOCITRAL

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	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.