(+)-Citronellal

Names

[ Name ]:
(+)-Citronellal

[Synonym ]:
Citronellal
d-Diltiazem
(R)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenal
EINECS 219-194-5
MFCD00067089
(3R)-3,7-Dimethyloct-6-enal
6-Octenal, 3,7-dimethyl-, (3R)-
DILTIAZEN
(+)-Citronellal
(3R)-(+)-citronellal
d-cis-diltiazem
Adizem XL
6-Octenal, 3,7-dimethyl-, (R)-
D-Citronellal
(R)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-enal
TILDIEM300LP
(3R)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenal
Coras
(R)-(+)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenal

Biological Activity

[Description]:

(R)-(+)-Citronellal, isolated from citrus, lavender and eucalyptus oils, is a monoterpenoid and main component of citronellal oil with a distinct lemon scent. A flavouring agent. Used for insect repellent and antifungal properties[1][2].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Metabolic Disease

[Target]

Human Endogenous Metabolite

[References]

[1]. Kim E, et al. Fumigant antifungal activity of Myrtaceae essential oils and constituents from Leptospermum petersonii against three Aspergillus species. Molecules. 2012 Sep 3;17(9):10459-69.

[2]. Showing metabocard for (R)-Citronellal (HMDB0035820)

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
0.8±0.1 g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
208.4±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg

[ Melting Point ]:
25°C

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₁₀H₁₈O

[ Molecular Weight ]:
154.25

[ Flash Point ]:
75.6±0.0 °C

[ Exact Mass ]:
154.135757

[ PSA ]:
17.07000

[ LogP ]:
3.48

[ Vapour Pressure ]:
0.2±0.4 mmHg at 25°C

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.437

[ Storage condition ]:
2-8°C

MSDS

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Safety Information

[ Symbol ]:

GHS07

[ Signal Word ]:
Warning

[ Hazard Statements ]:
H315-H319-H335

[ Precautionary Statements ]:
P261-P305 + P351 + P338

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
Eyeshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xi: Irritant;

[ Risk Phrases ]:
R36/37/38

[ Safety Phrases ]:
26-36

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

[ WGK Germany ]:
3

[ HS Code ]:
2912190090

Synthetic Route

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Precursor & DownStream

Precursor

DownStream

Customs

[ HS Code ]: 2912190090

[ Summary ]:
2912190090 acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0%

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