Citronellic acid
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 502-47-6
A soft green floral note with a grassy fatty character and a faint citrus facet. Mild and natural, it adds a waxy floral depth to rose and citrus accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Green |
| Descriptor 2 | Oily |
| Descriptor 3 | Floral |
Identification
| CAS Number | 502-47-6 |
| INCI Name | Citronellic acid |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H18O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 170.25 |
| IUPAC Name | 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enoic acid |
| InChIKey | GJWSUKYXUMVMGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenoic acid, 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enoic acid, Rhodinolic acid, Rhodinic Acid, 6-Octenoic acid, 3, 7-Dimethyl-, Citronellate, Callitrol, 98%, 4-02-00-01610 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), 3,7-dimethyl-oct-6-enoic acid, 3(rs),7-dimethyl-6-octenoic acid, citonellic acid, (±)-citronellic acid, citronellicacid, citronellyl acid, (±)-3,7-dimethyl-6-octenoic acid
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 121.5 °C @ 1 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 257.0 °C |
| Density | 0.92 |
| Refractive Index | 1.455 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.005000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in glycerol, water; soluble in most fixed oils, propylene glycol |
| Appearance | Liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] |
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