(+/-)-Citronellal, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

(±)-Citronellal is an active component of citronella oil. It is used as a flavoring agent, insect repellent, fragrance in soaps and detergents, and in personal care products like creams, lotions, and perfumes. It acts as a chemical intermediate for citronellol and hydroxycitronellal. Further, it is used to prepare 1-dibutylamino-3,7-dimethyl-oct-6-en-2-one by reacting with dibutylamine. In addition to this, it is utilized to inhibit the development of mechanical nociception induced by carrageenan (CG) and tumor necrosis factor-alfa.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
(^+)-Citronellal is an active component of citronella oil. It is used as a flavoring agent, insect repellent, fragrance in soaps and detergents, and in personal care products like creams, lotions, and perfumes. It acts as a chemical intermediate for citronellol and hydroxycitronellal. Further, it is used to prepare 1-dibutylamino-3,7-dimethyl-oct-6-en-2-one by reacting with dibutylamine. In addition to this, it is utilized to inhibit the development of mechanical nociception induced by carrageenan (CG) and tumor necrosis factor-alfa.

Solubility
Slightly miscible with water and ethanol.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Air and light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.

Specifications

• Density: 0.86
• Boiling Point: 206°C to 208°C
• Flash Point: 75°C (167°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.446
• Quantity: 100 mL
• Beilstein: 1720789
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,2329
• Solubility Information: Slightly miscible with water and ethanol.
• IUPAC Name: (3R)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-enal
• Formula Weight: 154.25
• Percent Purity: 96%
• Chemical Name or Material: (+/-)-Citronellal

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H315-H317-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H227 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P261-P264b-P272-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P333+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber	203-376-6
RTECSNumber	RH2140000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only