(−)-β-Citronellol
SIAL/27483 - analytical standard
Synonym: β-Rhodinol; (S)-(−)-β-Citronellol; (S)
CAS Number: 7540-51-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H20O
Molecular Weight: 156.27
EC Number: 231-415-7
MDL Number: MFCD00063214
Linear Formula: C10H20O
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
| assay | ≥98.5% (sum of enantiomers, GC) |
| bp | 221-224 °C |
| density | 0.854 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| format | neat |
| grade | analytical standard |
| InChI | 1S/C10H20O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-1 |
| InChI key | QMVPMAAFGQKVCJ-JTQLQIEISA |
| optical activity | [α]20/D −5.3±0.2°, neat |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| refractive index | n |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | C[C@H](CCO)CCC=C(C)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: | Citronellol is a monoterpene alcohol found in essential oils of Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt. S-(−)-isomer that is less common. It is prevalent in geranium and citronella oils. |
| Other Notes: | Chiral building block |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315 - H317 - H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P264 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 213.8 °F - DIN 51758 |
| Flash Point(C) | 101 °C - DIN 51758 |
| Purity | ≥98.5% (sum of enantiomers, GC) |
| bp | 221-224 °C |
| Density | 0.854 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |