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7-Hydroxycitronellal

Odorant used in allergy studies

Synonym(s):

7-Hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal, Citronellal hydrate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H20O2
CAS Number:
107-75-5
Molecular Weight:
172.26
NACRES:
NA.52
PubChem Substance ID:
57652938
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
EC Number:
203-518-7
MDL number:
MFCD00014681
Assay:
≥95.0% (GC)
Form:
powder
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Quality Segment

100

grade

Molecular Biology

assay

≥95.0% (GC)

form

powder

density

0.92 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

[H]C(CC(C)CCCC(O)(C)C)=O

InChI

1S/C10H20O2/c1-9(6-8-11)5-4-7-10(2,3)12/h8-9,12H,4-7H2,1-3H3

InChI key

WPFVBOQKRVRMJB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

7-Hydroxycitronellal is fragrant sensitizer added frequently to deodorants and perfumes. It is one of the allergens responsible for axillary dermatitis.

Application

Suitable for
  • contact sensitization studies to identify allergens present in cosmetic preparations
  • elucidation of molecular pathways related to allergic reactions
  • analytical standard

pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

signalword

Warning

Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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