CITRONELLYL FORMATE

CAS NO.：105-85-1
Empirical Formula: C11H20O2
Molecular Weight: 184.28
MDL number: MFCD00021050
EINECS: 203-338-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-06-03 14:46:32

What is CITRONELLYL FORMATE?

Chemical properties

Colorless liquid; floral odor. One volume dissolves in three volumes 80% alcohol; soluble in most oils. Combustible.

Chemical properties

Citronellyl Formate is a liquid with a strongly fruity, rose-like odor, which is suitable for fresh top notes in rose and lily of the valley fragrances.

Chemical properties

Citronellyl formate has a strong, fruity, rose-like odor with a sweet, fruity taste.

Occurrence

Reported present in geranium essential oil and in the oils of Rosa borbonica, Cupressus lusitanica. Reported found in mandarin, satsuma and kumquat peel oil, laurel (Laurus nobilis L.), lovage root, black currant buds, basil and honey.

The Uses of CITRONELLYL FORMATE

Flavoring.

Preparation

By direct esterification of citronellol with formic acid.

Definition

ChEBI: Citronellyl formate is a carboxylic ester.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: floral, waxy, fruity, citrus and tangerine.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Safety Profile

Mildly toxic by ingestion. A human skin irritant. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also ESTERS and FORMIC ACID.

Properties of CITRONELLYL FORMATE

Melting point:	-58.7°C (estimate)
Boiling point:	235 °C(lit.)
Density	0.897 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	4Pa at 20℃
FEMA	2314 \| CITRONELLYL FORMATE
refractive index	n20/D 1.446(lit.)
Flash point:	198 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
Specific Gravity	0.89
Odor	at 100.00 %. bergamot cucumber rose apricot peach plum
Water Solubility	16.2mg/L at 20℃
JECFA Number	53
CAS DataBase Reference	105-85-1
EPA Substance Registry System	6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, formate (105-85-1)

Safety information for CITRONELLYL FORMATE

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.