Citronellol
(+)-Citronellol (left) and (−)-citronellol (right) | |
R-(+)-Citronellol | |
S-(−)-Citronellol | |
| Names | |
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| IUPAC name
3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol | |
| Other names
(±)-β-Citronellol; Cephrol, Corol | |
| Identifiers | |
3D model (JSmol) |
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| 1362474 | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.069 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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| Properties | |
| C10H20O | |
| Molar mass | 156.269 g·mol−1 |
| Density | 0.855 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point | 225 °C (437 °F; 498 K) |
| Viscosity | 11.1 mPa s |
| Hazards | |
| GHS labelling: | |
| Warning | |
| H315, H317, H319 | |
| P261, P264, P272, P273, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P313, P333+P313, P337+P313, P362, P363, P391, P501 | |
| NFPA 704 (fire diamond) | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references | |
Citronellol, or dihydrogeraniol, is a natural acyclic monoterpenoid. Both enantiomers occur in nature. (+)-Citronellol, which is found in citronella oils, including Cymbopogon nardus (50%), is the more common isomer. (−)-Citronellol is widespread, but particularly abundant in the oils of rose (18–55%) and Pelargonium geraniums.