(R)-(+)-beta-citronellol

General Material Information

Preferred name	(R)-(+)-beta-citronellol
Trivial Name	(+)-Citronellol
Short Description	D-dihydrogeraniol
Formula	C10 H20 O
CAS Number	1117-61-9
ECHA Number	214-250-5
FDA UNII	P01OUT964K
Nikkaji Number	J67.959C
Beilstein Number	1721506
MDL	MFCD00063215
xLogP3-AA	3.20 (est)
NMR Predictor	External link
Synonyms	(R)-(+)- citronellol (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)- 6-octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (R)- (3R)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (3R)- 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (R)-(+)- 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (R)- (3R)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol (+)-Citronellol D-Citronellol (R)-Citronellol (R)-(+)-Citronellol (R)-(+)-β-Citronellol (+)-(R)-Citronellol (+)-β-Citronellol (R)-β-Citronellol (R)-(+)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol (R)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol (3R)-(+)-β-Citronellol

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Other Information

(IUPAC):	Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
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(IUPAC):	Periodic Table of the Elements
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KEGG (GenomeNet):	C09849
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):	HMDB35093
Export Tariff Code:	2905.22.5010
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Suppliers

ExtraSynthese	Penta International
Santa Cruz Biotechnology	Sigma-Aldrich: Aldrich
Penta International Corporation

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex	No
Molecular weight	156.26860046387
Specific gravity	@ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon
Boiling Point	221 to 224°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point	112 to 113°C @ 12 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure	0.018 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value	100.56 °C TCC
logP (o/w)	3.239 est
Solubility
alcohol	Yes
water, 105.5 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)	Yes
water	No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Floral
citronella, rose, leafy, oily, petal
General comment	At 100.00 %. citronella oil rose leaf oily petal

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications	flavor and fragrance agents
Odor purposes	Floral , Geranium , Lilac , Lily , Rose
Cosmetic purposes	Fragrance

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi N - Irritant, Dangerous for the environment.
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact. R 51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet.

Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram

Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
IFRA Critical Effect:
Dermal sensitization
	View the IFRA Standard
View IFRA Standards Library for complete information.
Please review Amendment 49 IFRA documentation for complete information.
IFRA RESTRICTION LIMITS IN THE FINISHED PRODUCT (%):
Category 1: Products applied to the lips
2.20 %
Category 2: Products applied to the axillae
0.67 %
Category 3: Products applied to the face/body using fingertips
13.00 %
Category 4: Products related to fine fragrance
12.00 %
	Category 5: Products applied to the face and body using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on
Category 5A: Body lotion products applied to the body using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on
3.20 %
Category 5B: Face moisturizer products applied to the face using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on
3.20 %
Category 5C: Hand cream products applied to the hands using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on
3.20 %
Category 5D: Baby Creams, baby Oils and baby talc
3.20 %
Category 6: Products with oral and lip exposure
7.30 %
	Category 7: Products applied to the hair with some hand contact
Category 7A: Rinse-off products applied to the hair with some hand contact
25.00 %
Category 7B: Leave-on products applied to the hair with some hand contact
25.00 %
Category 8: Products with significant anogenital exposure
1.30 %
Category 9: Products with body and hand exposure, primarily rinse off
24.00 %
	Category 10: Household care products with mostly hand contact
Category 10A: Household care excluding aerosol products (excluding aerosol/spray products)
87.00 %
Category 10B: Household aerosol/spray products
87.00 %
	Category 11: Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate
Category 11A: Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate without UV exposure
48.00 %
Category 11B: Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate with potential UV exposure
48.00 %
Category 12: Products not intended for direct skin contact, minimal or insignificant transfer to skin
No Restriction
	Notes:
IFRA FLAVOR REQUIREMENTS:
Due to the possible ingestion of small amounts of fragrance ingredients from their use in products in Categories 1 and 6, materials must not only comply with IFRA Standards but must also be recognized as safe as a flavoring ingredient as defined by the IOFI Code of Practice (www.iofi.org). For more details see chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards.
use level in formulae for use in cosmetics:
	0.0200 %
Dermal Systemic Exposure in Cosmetic Products:
	0.0005 mg/kg/day