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Citronellol

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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

> Alcohol

>> Fatty Alcohol

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)

Document

[Terminology] Dispersion system

[Terminology] Vesicle

Pandect of Ester surfactants (1): Definition

[Terminology] Van Der Waals force

[Terminology] Micellar aggregation number

Standard

Test methods of surfactants, catalog, Chinese national standards

Surfactants, catalog, Chinese national standards

Test methods of materials, catalog, Chinese national standards

Basic standards of materials, catalog, Chinese national standards

Test methods of textile auxiliaries, catalog, Chinese national standards