(+)-Citronellal | |
(-)-Citronellal | |
| Names | |
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| IUPAC name 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enal | |
| Identifiers | |
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3D model (JSmol) | |
| 1209447 1720789 | |
| ChEBI | |
| ChEMBL | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.070 |
| EC Number |
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| 1521962 | |
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| Properties | |
| C10H18O | |
| Molar mass | 154.25 g/mol |
| Density | 0.855 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point | 201 to 207 °C (394 to 405 °F; 474 to 480 K) |
| Hazards | |
| GHS labelling: | |
| Warning | |
| H315,H317,H411[2] | |
| P262,P273,P280,P302+P352[2] | |
| Related compounds | |
Related alkenals | Citral |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Citronellal orrhodinal (C10H18O) is a monoterpenoidaldehyde, the main component in the mixture of terpenoidchemical compounds that givecitronella oil its distinctive lemon scent.
Citronellal is a mainisolate in distilled oils from the plantsCymbopogon (excepting C. citratus, culinary lemongrass),[3]lemon-scented gum, andlemon-scented teatree. The (S)-(−)-enantiomer of citronellal makes up to 80% of the oil fromkaffir lime leaves and is the compound responsible for its characteristic aroma.
Citronellal has insect repellent properties, and research shows high repellent effectiveness against mosquitoes.[4] Another research shows that citronellal has strong antifungal qualities.[5]
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