Citronellol

Synonym(s):(±)-β-Citronellol;(S)-(-)-ß-Citronellol;(S)-(-)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol, ß-Rhodinol;3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol;beta-Citronellol

CAS NO.：106-22-9
Empirical Formula: C10H20O
Molecular Weight: 156.27
MDL number: MFCD00002935
EINECS: 203-375-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-05-22 17:52:39

What is Citronellol?

Description

Citronellol is a kind of natural occurring acyclic monoterpenoid which can be found in citronella oils such as Cymbopogon nardus ((+)-citronellol) and rose oils and Pelargonium geraniums ((-)-citronellol). In addition to be extracted from natural oils, it can also be manufactured by the hydrogenation of geraniol or nerol. It is mainly used in perfumes and insects repellents as well as being used as a mite attractant. It should be noted that it is an excellent mosquito repellent at short distances. Combination with beta-cyclodextrin can make it has an average duration time of 1.5 hour against the mosquitoes. It can also be used for the manufacture of rose oxide. One of its most common applications is for adding floral and citrus notes to perfumes, soaps and cosmetics.

The Uses of Citronellol

citronellol is a constituent of plant essential oils. Found abundantly in eucalyptus oil. It is used for masking odor or providing a fragrance component to a cosmetic product.

What are the applications of Application

(±)-β-Citronellol is a phytochemical used in perfumes and insect repellents

Properties of Citronellol

Melting point:	77-83 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	225 °C(lit.)
Density	0.857 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Flash point:	209 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
form	Liquid
color	Clear almost colorless
Water Solubility	SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE

Safety information for Citronellol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H319:Serious eye damage/eye 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. P272:Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. 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.