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W230715

(±)-Citronellal

greener alternative

natural, ≥85%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

(±)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenal

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C=CHCH2CH2CH(CH3)CH2CHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
154.25
FEMA Number:
2307
Council of Europe no.:
110c
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
5.021
EC Number:
203-376-6
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1720789
Organoleptic:
green; rose; sweet; citrus
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher, natural
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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grade

FG, Halal, Kosher, natural

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 117

assay

≥85%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

Greener Alternative Product

refractive index

n20/D 1.451 (lit.)

bp

207 °C (lit.)

density

0.857 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

organoleptic

green; rose; sweet; citrus

SMILES string

CC(CC\C=C(\C)C)CC=O

InChI

1S/C10H18O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,8,10H,4,6-7H2,1-3H3

InChI key

NEHNMFOYXAPHSD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".


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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

flash_point_f

165.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

74 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter



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