Citronellol
Synonyms
3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol;
6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-;
DL-Citronellol;
FEMA No. 2309;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CASRN: 106-22-9
EINECS: 203-375-0
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C10H20O
Molecular Weight: 156.27
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), colorless liquid.
Odor rose odor.
Solubility slightly soluble in water.
Stability stable. Easily oxidized.
Risk Liquid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS (Rev.10) label:
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
mouse intramuscular LD50 |
4000mg/kg[1] |
mouse subcutaneous LD50 |
880mg/kg[1] |
rat oral LD50 |
3450mg/kg[1] |
rabbit skin LD50 |
2650mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent masking, dispersing, emulsifying, solubilizing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
Liquid |
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents - Detergents - Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
Liquid |
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/Kg, ≤ |
20 |
As, mg/Kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents - Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents - Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), QB/T 4653 Cirtonellol
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as perfume. Suitable for modulation of rose perfume.
Use as intermediate in organic synthesis.
2, Personal care products
Perfume in personal care products.
Further information:
(1), In accordance with EU regulations (EC) No 1223/2009, directive 2003/15/EC (No longer in force.), be included in Annex III/86.
In accordance with EU regulations (EC) 2023/1545, be included in Annex III/86.
Shall be indicated in the list of ingredients, when its concentration exceeds:
(1a), 0.001 % in leave-on products;
(1b), 0.01 % in rinse-off products.
3, Food
Use as food additive (perfume).
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 106-22-9, Citronellol
Update: 20130920(1); 20190915(2)