Identification

Namecitronellyl nitrile
IUPAC3,7-dimethyloct-6-enenitrile
CAS Number51566-62-2
EINECS257-288-8
FDA UNIIGP9AT16H16
Molecular FormulaC10 H17 N
Molecular Weight151.25249000
MDL NumberMFCD00072204
Nikkaji NumberJ65.659C

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 92.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.83500 to 0.85500 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 6.948 to 7.114
Refractive Index 1.44000 to 1.46000 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 110.00 to 111.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.100000 mmHg @ 20.00 °C.
Vapor Density 6.0 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point > 200.00 °F. TCC ( > 93.33 °C. )
logP (o/w) 3.130
Shelf Life 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Soluble in alcohol
Stability alcoholic fine fragrance, good

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium ,
Substantivity 16 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol.
Green note
Fresh, citrusy, floral and green nuance
Aldehydic/ Aldehyde, Citrus, Floral
FRESH, LEMON, METALLIC, CITRUS
Odor sample from Takasago International Corp

Safety Information

European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 5300 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

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

Safety in Use

Categoryfragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for citronellyl nitrile usage levels up to10.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Recommendation for citronellyl nitrile flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

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Potential Uses

FR abronia FR acacia FR agrumen aldehyde FR aldehydic FR apple FR apple green apple FR apricot FR balsam FR basil oil replacer FR bayberry FR bergamot FR blackberry FR blueberry FR bubble gum FR butterscotch FR cedrat FR cherry FR citronella FR citrus FR coconut tropical coconut FR cologne FR colonia FR curacao FR eucalyptus oil replacer FR fern FR fir needle oil replacer FR floral FR flower shop FR fresh and clean FR gardenia FR geranium FR ginger FR grapefruit FR green FR herbal FR honeysuckle FR hyacinth FR jonquil FR lavender FR lemon FR lemongrass FR lime FR linden flower FL/FR litsea cubeba FR mace FR magnolia FR mandarin FR melon metallic FR neroli FR orange FR orange blossom FR passion fruit FR peach FR petitgrain FL/FR petitgrain lemon petitgrain FR pineapple FR plum FR raspberry FR rhubarb FR rose FR rose red rose FR rose tea rose FR rose white rose FR sassafras FR spring rain FR strawberry tide FR vanilla FR verbena waxy FR woody FR zibeline

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

agrunitrile baranyl nitrile citronalva (IFF) citronellonitrile citronellylnitrile citrylone 3,7- dimethyl oct-6-ene nitrile 3,7- dimethyl-6-octene nitrile 3,7- dimethyl-6-octene-1-nitrile 3,7- dimethyloct-6-ene nitrile 3,7- dimethyloct-6-enenitrile 6- octenenitrile, 3,7-dimethyl- vervonitrile PubMed: Evaluation of genotoxicity of nitrile fragrance ingredients using in vitro and in vivo assays. PubMed: Comparative metabolism of geranyl nitrile and citronellyl nitrile in mouse, rat, and human hepatocytes. PubMed: An assessment of the release of inorganic cyanide from the fragrance materials benzyl cyanide, geranyl nitrile and citronellyl nitrile applied dermally to the rat. PubMed: Urinary thiocyanate levels as a biomarker for the generation of inorganic cyanide from benzyl cyanide in the rat. PubMed: [Value of a cinnamon and citronellyl oil mixture for the detection of allergy to perfumes].