Basic information
- Standard SMILES
CC(C)=CCC[C@H](C)CCO- InChIKey
QMVPMAAFGQKVCJ-JTQLQIEISA-N- Molecular formula
- C10H20O
- Average molar mass
- 156.26 g/mol
- Monoisotopic mass
- 156.15141526
Overview
(S)-(-)-citronellol is a citronellol that is oct-6-ene substituted by a hydroxy group at position 1 and methyl groups at positions 3 and 7 (the 3S-enantiomer). It is an enantiomer of a (R)-(+)-citronellol.
Names & identifiers
- Preferred name
- Beta-citronellol, (S)-
- IUPAC
- (3S)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol
- English name
- BETA-RHODINOL
- Molecular formula
- C10H20O
- Molecular weight
- 156.27
Names & synonyms
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Database identifiers
- CAS
7540-51-4- PubChem CID
- 7793
- DTXSID
DTXSID1041550- ChEMBL
CHEMBL1907995- ChEBI
CHEBI:88- UNII
- 8RSY5Y5658
- EC Number
- 231-415-7
- Nikkaji
- J67.958E
Properties
Computed structural properties
- XLogP
- 3.2
- Topological polar surface area
- 20.2 Ų
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 1
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 1
- Rotatable bonds
- 5
- Heavy atoms
- 11
- Formal charge
- 0
- Complexity
- 112
Experimental & physicochemical properties
Fragrances
Fragrance substance (Citronellol) -> IFRA amendment 49
Fragrance Ingredient (l-Citronellol) -> IFRA transparency List
Physicochemical properties
- Boiling point
- 225 · 225-226 °C(lit.)
- Density
- 0.856 g/mL · 0.856 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
- vapor pressure
- 0.02 mm · ~0.02 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
- refractive index
- 20 · n20/D 1.456
- RTECS
- 3404000 · RH3404000
- FEMA
- 2309 · 2309 | DL-CITRONELLOL
- FLAVIS Number
- 2.229 · 02.229 | (-)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol
- Flash point
- 210 °F · 210 °F
- storage temp.
- 30 °C · Store below +30°C.
- solubility
- Chloroform (Soluble), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Soluble)
- pka
- 15.13 · 15.13±0.10(Predicted)
- form
- liquid
- color
- Colourless
- Specific Gravity
- 0.87 · 0.87
- Odor
- 100 % · at 100.00 %. floral rose waxy geranium oil powdery
- Odor Type
- floral
- biological source
- synthetic
- optical activity
- 20 · [α]20/D 5.3±0.2°, neat
- Water Solubility
- 325.6 mg/L · 325.6mg/L at 20℃
- Merck
- 14 · 14,2330
- JECFA Number
- 1219 · 1219
- BRN
- 1721505 · 1721505
- Major Application
- cleaning productscosmeticsflavors and fragrancesfood and beveragespersonal care
- Cosmetics Ingredients Functions
- PERFUMINGFRAGRANCE
- InChI
- 1S/C10H20O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,10-11H,4,6-8H2,1-3H3/t10-/m0/s1
- InChIKey
- QMVPMAAFGQKVCJ-JTQLQIEISA-N
- SMILES
- C[C@H](CCO)CC\C=C(\C)C
- LogP
- 3.66 at · 3.66 at 40℃
- FDA UNII
- 8 RSY5Y5658 · 8RSY5Y5658
- EPA Substance Registry System
- 6 · 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (3S)- (7540-51-4)
- UNSPSC Code
- 85151701 · 85151701
- NACRES
- 24 · NA.24
- Symbol(GHS)
- 7 · GHS07
- Signal word
- Warning
- Hazard statements
- 315 · H315-H317-H319
- Precautionary statements
- 261 · P261-P264-P272-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
- PPE
- Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
- Hazard Codes
- Xi
- Risk Statements
- 36 · 36/37/38
- Safety Statements
- 26 · 26-36
- WGK Germany
- 2 · 2
- F
- 8 · 8-10
- Autoignition Temperature
- 240 °C · 240 °C
- TSCA
- TSCA listed
- HS Code
- 29052220 · 29052220
- Storage Class
- 10 · 10 - Combustible liquids
- Hazard Classifications
- 2 Skin · Eye Irrit. 2Skin Irrit. 2Skin Sens. 1
- Toxicity
- 50 orally · LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3450 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 2650 mg/kg
- REACH Registrations
- Active
Safety & regulation
GHS classification
GHS Classification
Warning
H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
P261, P264, P264+P265, P272, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P317, P333+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 394 reports by companies from 9 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Hazard information
Regulatory Information
Chemical: 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (S)-
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 (amended)
Status: Active Update: 30-05-2018 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/25600
6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (S)-: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Safety data
- F
- 8-10
- PPE
- Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
- wgk
- 2
- tsca
- TSCA listed
- hs_code
- 29052220
- Toxicity
- LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3450 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 2650 mg/kg
- risk_code
- 36/37/38
- Signal word
- Warning
- Symbol(GHS)
- GHS07
- hazard_code
- Xi
- safety_code
- 26-36
- Storage Class
- 10 - Combustible liquids
- Hazard statements
- H315-H317-H319
- REACH Registrations
- Active
- Hazard Classifications
- Eye Irrit. 2Skin Irrit. 2Skin Sens. 1
- Autoignition Temperature
- 240 °C
- Precautionary statements
- P261-P264-P272-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
Chemistry & industry
Pharmacology
Uses & manufacturing
IFRA Fragrance Standards
Citronellol
106-22-9:; 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol; 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-; Citronellol; dl-Citronellol; Rhodinol pure (commercial name); 1117-61-9:; 3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol; 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (R)-; (R)-3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol; (+)-Ã-Citronellol; (+)-(R)-Citronellol; 26489-01-0:; 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-,(+/-)-; 6812-78-8:; 3,7-Dimethyloct-7-en-1-ol; 7-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-,(S)-; 3,7-Dimethyl-(6-or 7-)octen-1-ol; 3,7-Dimethyl-7-octen-1-ol; 141-25-3:; 3,7-Dimethyloct-7-en-1-ol; 7-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl- (isomer unspecified); α-Citronellol; Rhodinol (commercial name); 7540-51-4:; 3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol; (-)-3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol; (S)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol; 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (S)-; l-Citronellol
IFRA_STD_022.pdf
49
IFRA 51st Amendment - Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards
Restriction: This material should be used only in the limited quantity as stated in the Standard
Restriction Limits in the Finished Product (%)
2.2 [Products applied to the lips]
0.67 [Products applied to the axillae]
13 [Products applied to the face/body using fingertips]
12 [Products related to fine fragrances]
3.2 [Products applied to the body using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on (Body lotion)]
3.2 [Products applied to the face using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on (Face moisturizer)]
Applications
UsesL-Citronellol as fragrance ingredient.
General DescriptionCitronellol is a monoterpene alcohol found in essential oils of Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt. S-()-isomer that is less common. It is prevalent in geranium and citronella oils.
Upstream & downstream products
Upstream raw materials
Downstream products
Suppliers50 total
Additional notes
DefinitionChEBI: A citronellol that is oct-6-ene substituted by a hydroxy group at position 1 and methyl groups at positions 3 and 7 (the 3S-enantiomer).
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