citronellal
Product Description
| Product | citronellal |
| CAS | 106-23-0 |
| Formula | C10H18O |
| Synonym | 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenal, 2,3-Dihydrocitral, 6-Octenal, 3,7-dimethyl-, 6-Octenal, 3,7-dimethyl- |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.850-0.860 |
| Slightly Soluble | in propylene glycol |
| Tenacity | 8 hrs. on blotter |
| Assay | 85.00 to 100.00 % sum of isomers |
| Acid Value | 3.00 max. KOH/g |
| Flash Point | 169.00 °F. TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 3.48 |
| Specific gravity | 0.85000 to 0.85800 @ 25.00 °C |
| Pounds/Gallon | 7.073 to 7.139 |
| Optical Rotation | -1.00 to -11.00 |
| Boiling Point | 106.00 to 108.00 °C. @ 15.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.280000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C |
| Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light |
| Odor Type | floral |
| Taste | Floral, green, rosy and citrus lemon |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.44600 to 1.45300 @ 20.00 °C |
| Odor | Sweet, floral rosy waxy and citrus green |
| Boiling Point | 206.00 to 207.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Density | 5.3 |
| Shelf Life | 12 month(s) or longer if stored properly |
| Insolubility | in glycerin, water |
| Molecular weight | 154.25 |
| Color | colorless to slightly yellow liquid |
| Solubility | alcohol, most oils |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | FEMA# 2307 Use: MASKING |
| Class | Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds |
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