Identification |
Name: | (-)-beta-citronellol |
Synonyms: | Citronellol,95%; (-)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol; dl-citronellol; 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol; 2,3-Dihydrogeraniol; citronellol |
CAS: | 7540-51-4;106-22-9 |
EINECS: | 231-415-7;203-375-0 |
Molecular Formula: | C10H20O |
Molecular Weight: | 156.26 |
InChI: | InChI=1/C10H20O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,10-11H,4,6-8H2,1-3H3 |
Molecular Structure: |
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Properties |
Melting Point: | 77-83 °C(lit.) |
Density: | 0.854 |
Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. |
Refractive index: | 1.45 |
Water Solubility: | SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE |
Solubility: | slightly soluble in water |
Appearance: | colourless liquid |
Storage Temperature: | 2-8°C |
Safety Data |
Hazard Symbols |
Xi:Irritant
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