(+)-β-Citronellene
SIAL/27475 - analytical standard
Synonym: (S)
CAS Number: 10281-55-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H18
Molecular Weight: 138.25
MDL Number: MFCD00042863
Linear Formula: C10H18
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | food and beverages |
assay | ≥98.5% (sum of enantiomers, GC) |
bp | 154-155 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.760 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C10H18/c1-5-10(4)8-6-7 |
InChI key | FUDNBFMOXDUIIE-SNVBAGLBSA |
optical activity | [α]20/D +10±1°, neat |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | C[C@@H](CCC=C(C)C)C=C |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable |
Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
General description: | (+)-β-Citronellene is an acyclic monoterpene compound. |
General description: | β-Citronellene is an oxygenated monoterpene and is the major constituent of essential oils isolated from different plant species. Monoterpenes are known to have bactericidal, fungicidal, antiparasitic and insecticidal properties. β-Citronellene is also used in the production of various fragrance ingredients including dihydromyrcenol and cyclodemol. |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H226 - H315 - H413 |
Precautionary statements | P210 - P273 - P302 + P352 |
Hazard Codes | F,Xi,N |
Risk Statements | 11-38-50/53 |
Safety Statements | 60-61 |
RIDADR | UN 2319 3 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | 100.4 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 38 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98.5% (sum of enantiomers, GC) |
bp | 154-155 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.760 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 85151701 |