Citronellal
Rhodinal; NSC 46106; b-Citronellal; β-Citronellal; dl-Citronellal; (±)-Citronellal; rac-Citronellal; 2,3-Dihydrocitral; 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenal; 6-Octenal, 3,7-dimethyl-; 3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-al; 2,6-Dimethylhept-5-enecarboxaldehyde; 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enal
Citronellal is colorless to yellowish liquid with lemon, lemongrass and rose aromas. Soluble in ethanol and most non-volatile oils, slightly soluble in volatile oils and propylene glycol, insoluble in glycerol and water.
| Melting point | -16°C (estimate) |
| Boiling point | 207 °C(lit.) |
| density | 0.857 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 14 hPa (88 °C) |
| refractive index | n 20/D 1.451(lit.) |
| Fp | 169 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Sparingly) |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear light yellow |
used as a fixative, harmonizer and pitch changer, widely used in cosmetic fragrance; It is also a flavor enhancer for beverages and foods.
Packaging Detail:
200 kg iron drum or as the request of customer.
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