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(R)-Citronellal

(R)-Citronellal structure

(R)-Citronellal 

structure
  • CAS No:

    2385-77-5

  • Formula:

    C10H18O

  • Chemical Name:

    (R)-Citronellal

  • Synonyms:

    6-Octenal,3,7-dimethyl-,(3R)-;6-Octenal,3,7-dimethyl-,(R)-;(3R)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenal;(+)-Citronellal;d-Citronellal;(R)-(+)-Citronellal;(R)-Citronellal;(R)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenal;D-Citronellal;Citronellal CP;(3R)-3,7-Dimethyloct-6-enal;(R)-(+)-Citronellal;951036-03-6

  • Categories:

    Organic Chemistry  >  Coordination Complexes

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].


Solid


(R)-(+)-citronellal is the (3R)-stereoisomer of 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enal (citronellal). It is an enantiomer of a (S)-(-)-citronellal.

(R)-Citronellal Basic Attributes

154.25

154.25

219-194-5

DTXSID6044482

2912190090

Characteristics

17.07000

3.48

Solid

1.0124 g/cm3 @ Temp: 25.00 °C

<25 °C

207 °C

75.6±0.0 °C

1.437

38.94 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)

Safety Information

NONH for all modes of transport

3

R36/37/38

26-36

Xi: Irritant;

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

H315-H319-H335

|Warning|H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]|P261, P264, P271, P272, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P332+P313, P333+P313, P337+P313, P362, P363, P403+P233, P405, and P501|Aggregated GHS information provided by 128 companies from 4 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

(R)-Citronellal Use and Manufacturing

Uses

insect repellent

6-Octenal, 3,7-dimethyl-, (3R)-: ACTIVE

Lipids -> Prenol Lipids [PR] -> Isoprenoids [PR01] -> C10 isoprenoids (monoterpenes) [PR0102]

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:154.25
XLogP3:3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:1
Rotatable Bond Count:5
Exact Mass:154.135765193
Monoisotopic Mass:154.135765193
Topological Polar Surface Area:17.1
Heavy Atom Count:11
Complexity:132
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:1
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

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