ethyl citronellate
ethyl 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenoate
Identification
| Name | ethyl citronellate |
| IUPAC | ethyl 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enoate |
| CAS Number | 26728-44-9 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C12 H22 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 198.30574000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J426.199B |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.88600 to 0.89400 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.372 to 7.439 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43600 to 1.44300 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 240.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.026000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 219.00 °F. TCC ( 103.89 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 4.196 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
| Odor sample from | Kingchem Laboratories Inc. |
| Taste Description | sweet dusty dry anise licorice fennel weedy |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
citronellic acid ethyl ester
ethyl 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenoate
ethyl 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enoate
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