rac-Citronellal (>90%)

CAS: 106-23-0

Ref. TR-C525020

Product Information

• Name: rac-Citronellal (>90%)
• Synonyms: 6-Octenal, 3,7-dimethyl-, 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenal, (±)-Citronellal, 2,3-Dihydrocitral, 2,6-Dimethylhept-5-enecarboxaldehyde, 3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-al, Citronellal, NSC 46106, Rac-citronellal, Rhodinal, dl-Citronellal, rac-Citronellal, β-Citronellal
• Brand: TRC

Description

Stability Hygroscopic
Applications rac-Citronellal is a monoterpenoid and the major isolate in citronella oil. Citronella oil is an essential oil bearing insecticidal properties. rac-Citronellal is also often used as a fragrance ingredient.
References Waliwitiya, R., et al.: J. Med. Entomol., 49, 614 (2012);

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 154.25
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₈O
• Purity: >90%
• Color/Form: Neat
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H18O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,8,10H,4,6-7H2,1-3H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=NEHNMFOYXAPHSD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)=CCCC(C)CC=O