Citronellol
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| Citronellol | |
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| IUPAC name | 3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [106-22-9] |
| SMILES | CC(CCC=C(C)C)CCO |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C10H20O |
| Molar mass | 156.27 g/mol |
| Density | 0.855 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point |
225 °C |
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Citronellol, or dihydrogeraniol, is a natural acyclic monoterpenoid. Both enantiomers occur in nature. (+)-Citronellol, which is found citronella oils, including Cymbopogon nardus (50%), is the more common isomer. (−)-Citronellol is found in the oils of rose (18-55%) and geranium.[1]
Citronellol is used in perfumes and insect repellents,[2] and as a mite attractant.[3]
[edit] Safety
The United States FDA considers citronellol as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe for food use).[3] Citronellol should be avoided by people with perfume allergy.[4]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Lawless, J., The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils ISBN 1-85230-661-0
- ^ Taylor WG, Schreck CE. Chiral-phase capillary gas chromatography and mosquito repellent activity of some oxazolidine derivatives of (+)- and (-)-citronellol, J Pharm Sci. 1985 May;74(5)pp534-9.
- ^ a b US EPA Citronellol Fact Sheet
- ^ Survey and health assessment of chemical substances in massage oils
