W230901

Citronellol

≥95%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenol, Elenol
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂C=CHCH₂CH₂CH(CH₃)CH₂CH₂OH
• CAS Number: 106-22-9
• Molecular Weight: 156.27
• FEMA Number: 2309
• EC Number: 203-375-0
• Council of Europe no.: 59
• MDL number: MFCD00002935
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24900995
• Flavis number: 2.011
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Kosher
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• vapor pressure: ~0.02 mmHg ( 25 °C)
• assay: ≥95%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.456 (lit.)
• bp: 225 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.855 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• organoleptic: waxy; floral; rose
• SMILES string: CC(CCO)CC\C=C(\C)C
• InChI: 1S/C10H20O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,10-11H,4,6-8H2,1-3H3
• InChI key: QMVPMAAFGQKVCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Citronellol is a volatile monoterpenic primary alcohol mainly found in the essential oil of plants such as Pelargonium graveolens, Cymbopogon winterianus and Rosa damascena. It is also one of the glycosidically bound aroma compounds in ginger.

Application

• A comprehensive assessment of the cholinergic-supporting and cognitive-enhancing effects of Rosa damascena Mill. (Damask rose) essential oil on scopolamine-induced amnestic rats.: The research highlights citronellol′s role in enhancing cognitive function and supporting cholinergic systems, indicating its potential use in developing treatments for cognitive disorders (Teralı et al., 2024).

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS07
• signalword: Warning
• hcodes: H315,H317,H319
• pcodes: P261 - P264 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1B
• wgk_germany: WGK 2
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter