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(+)-(r)-Citronellol

Aroma Chemical CAS 1117-61-9

A fresh rosy note with a citronella character and a soft leafy petal facet. Natural and oily, it adds a clean rose lift to floral accords.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Floral
Descriptor 2 Rose
Descriptor 3 Geranium

Identification

CAS Number1117-61-9
INCI NameD-dihydrogeraniol
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC10H20O
Mol. Weight156.26
IUPAC Name(3R)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol
InChIKeyQMVPMAAFGQKVCJ-SNVBAGLBSA-N

Synonyms

(R)-(+)-beta-citronellol, R-(+)-b-citronellol, D-dihydrogeraniol, dextro-dihydrogeraniol, (R)-3,7-dimethyl oct-6-en-1-ol, (3R)-3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol, (R)-3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol, (3R)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol, (R)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol, 6-octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (3R)-, (R)-, (R)-(+)-citronellol

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 221.00 °C
Flash Point 100.56 °C
Density 0.85700
Refractive Index 1.45600
Vapor Pressure 0.018000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 3.239
Solubility alcohol; water, 105.5 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only.
Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid

Regulatory status

IFRA maximum concentrations

CategoryUseLimit in the finished product
Category 1 Lip products, toys 2.2 %
Category 2 Deodorants, antiperspirants 0.67 %
Category 3 Eye products 13 %
Category 4 Fine fragrance 12 %
Category 5A Body lotion 3.2 %
Category 5B Face cream 3.2 %
Category 5C Hand cream 3.2 %
Category 5D Baby creams, oils 3.2 %
Category 6 Oral care, mouthwash 7.3 %
Category 7A Rinse-off hair products 25 %
Category 7B Leave-on hair products 25 %
Category 8 Intimate and baby wipes 1.3 %
Category 9 Soap, shampoo, rinse-off 24 %
Category 10A Household care, hand contact 87 %
Category 10B Aerosol air fresheners 87 %
Category 11A Intended skin contact 48 %
Category 11B Minimal skin contact 48 %
Category 12 No skin contact, candles Not restricted
IFRA Amendment49
Restriction TypeRestriction
Critical EffectDermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity

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