Citronellol

Description

Fresh, powerful, long lasting rosy fragrance material. Indispensable component for numerous fresh-floral compounds. Major ingredient for functional products caused by its excellent stability.

General Information

Category	Aromatic Compound
IUPAC Name	3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol
CAS Number	106-22-9
Molecular Weight	156.26 g/mol
Canonical SMILES	CC(CCC=C(C)C)CCO

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Family	Floral
Odor Strength	1 2 3 4 5
Odor Description	Citrus, Fatty, Floral, Green, Leathery, Rose, Sweet, Terpenic, Waxy
Substantivity	56 hours at 100%

Physical Properties

Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Specific Gravity	0.85 to 0.86 @ 25 °C.
Pounds per Gallon	7.073 to 7.156
Refractive Index	1.45 to 1.46 @ 20 °C.
Vapor Pressure	0.02 mmHg @ 25 °C.
Vapor Density	5.4 ( Air = 1 )
Boiling Point	225 °C. @ 760 mm Hg
Flash Point	> 200 °F. TCC ( > 93.33 °C. )
XLogP	3.2
Acid Value	1 max. KOH/g
Shelf Life	24 months if stored properly
Storage	Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.

IFRA

Standard

https://ifrafragrance.org/standards/IFRA_STD_022.pdf

Category

Flavor and fragrance agents

Critical Effect

Dermal sensitization

Restrictions

Usage limits in the finished product

Cat. 1Category 1:	2.2 %
Cat. 2Category 2:	0.67 %
Cat. 3Category 3:	13 %
Cat. 4Category 4:	12 %
Cat. 5ACategory 5A:	3.2 %
Cat. 5BCategory 5B:	3.2 %
Cat. 5CCategory 5C:	3.2 %
Cat. 5DCategory 5D:	3.2 %
Cat. 6Category 6:	7.3 %

Cat. 7ACategory 7A:	25 %
Cat. 7BCategory 7B:	25 %
Cat. 8Category 8:	1.3 %
Cat. 9Category 9:	24 %
Cat. 10ACategory 10A:	87 %
Cat. 10BCategory 10B:	87 %
Cat. 11ACategory 11A:	48 %
Cat. 11BCategory 11B:	48 %
Cat. 12Category 12:	100%

Safety Information

Pictograms
Hazard Statement	H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H401 - Toxic to aquatic life
Europe Standard Hazard	N - Dangerous for the environment Xi - Irritant
Precautionary Statement	P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray P264 - Wash … thoroughly after handling P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P273 - Avoid release to the environment P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/… P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention P362 - Take off contaminated clothing P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
R-phrases	R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin R43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
S-phrases	S02 - Keep out of the reach of children S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet

References

TGSC	http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/rw1007032.html
PubChem	https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/8842