Synonyms: | 6-Octen-1-ol,3,7-dimethyl-, formate (7CI,8CI,9CI);Citronellol, formate (6CI);3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol formate;NSC 46117; |
Specification: |
Odor: Citronellyl Formate (105-85-1) has a light rosy note with a suggestion of citrus. A fresh, green, rose, fruity, pear note.
Human experience : 4 % solution: no irritation or sensitization Content: Citronellyl Formate contains not less than 86.0% of citronellyl formate.
Description: Citronellyl Formate is a colorless, transparent liquid having acharacteristic odor.
Identification :(1) To 1 ml of Citronellyl Formate, add 10 ml of ethanolic 10% potassium hydroxide TS, and heat in a water bath for 5 minutes while shaking. Thecharacteristic odor disappears, and an odor of citronellol is evolved.
(2) Proceed as directed in Identification .
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