Identification

Namemethyl citronellate
IUPACmethyl 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enoate
CAS Number2270-60-2
EINECS218-874-9
FDA UNII6J2YGF6EUY
Molecular FormulaC11 H20 O2
Molecular Weight184.27880000
Nikkaji NumberJ99.450B
CoE Number10781

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring354 methyl 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenoate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.517 methyl citronellate
FEMA Number3361
FDANo 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 %.
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 ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for methyl citronellate usage levels up to3.0000 % 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

FR apple FR apricot FR bergamot FR citrus FR cognac FR pear FR rose tea rose FR wine

Natural Occurrence

callitris columellaris wood oil australia @ 0.80% Data callitris glaucophylla wood oil australia @ 0.40% Data calytrix tetragona leaf oil lemon balm lemon balm shoot pepper black pepper seed tagete oil CO2 extract @ 0.39% Data

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 US Patents: 7,927,643 - Compositions of oxo-terpene derivatives and process for preparing the same US Patents: Compositions of oxo-terpene derivatives and process for preparing the same