methyl citronellate
methyl 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenoate
Identification
| Name | methyl citronellate |
| IUPAC | methyl 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enoate |
| CAS Number | 2270-60-2 |
| EINECS | 218-874-9 |
| FDA UNII | 6J2YGF6EUY |
| Molecular Formula | C11 H20 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 184.27880000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J99.450B |
| CoE Number | 10781 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 354 methyl 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenoate |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 09.517 methyl citronellate |
| FEMA Number | 3361 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 2270-60-2 ; METHYL 3,7-DIMETHYL-6-OCTENOATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.89700 to 0.90700 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.464 to 7.547 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43700 to 1.44300 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 216.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 78.00 °C. @ 3.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.078000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 169.00 °F. TCC ( 76.11 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.687 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description |
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. at 1.00 %.
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| Odor sample from | Kingchem Laboratories Inc. |
| Taste Description |
floral waxy tea bergamot rose winey weedy at 1.00 - 25.00 ppm.
|
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 |
| Recommendation for methyl citronellate usage levels up to | 3.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 0.13 (μg/capita/day) |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
citronellic acid methyl ester
3,7-
dimethyl-6-octenoic acid methyl ester
methyl 3,7-dimethyl oct-6-enoate
methyl 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenoate
methyl 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enoate
methyl rhodinolate
6-
octenoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-, methyl ester
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