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Sigma-Aldrich

(S)-(−)-β-Citronellol

≥97%

Synonym(s):

β-Rhodinol, (S)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C=CHCH2CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
156.27
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1721505
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

~0.02 mmHg ( 25 °C)

assay

≥97%

form

liquid

optical activity

[α]20/D −4.5°, neat

refractive index

n20/D 1.456 (lit.)

bp

225-226 °C (lit.)

density

0.856 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

C[C@H](CCO)CC\C=C(\C)C

InChI

1S/C10H20O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,10-11H,4,6-8H2,1-3H3/t10-/m0/s1

InChI key

QMVPMAAFGQKVCJ-JTQLQIEISA-N

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Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 2

flash_point_f

213.8 °F - DIN 51758

flash_point_c

101 °C - DIN 51758

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter


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Renan G Brito et al.
Basic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology, 112(4), 215-221 (2012-10-06)
Citronellol (CT) is a monoterpenoid alcohol present in the essential oil of many medicinal plants, such as Cymbopogon citratus. We evaluated the antinociceptive effects of CT on orofacial nociception in mice and investigated the central pathway involved in the effect.
Renan G Brito et al.
Journal of natural medicines, 66(4), 637-644 (2012-02-22)
We describe the antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory properties of citronellol (CT) in rodents. CT, a monoterpene alcohol, is a naturally occurring monoterpene compound prevalent in essential oils of various aromatic plant species, such as Cymbopogon citratus. In mice, when evaluated against
Yoshikazu Kitano et al.
Biofouling, 27(2), 201-205 (2011-02-01)
Twenty novel simple alkyl isocyanides derived from citronellol were synthesized and evaluated for their antifouling activity and toxicity against cypris larvae of the barnacle, Balanus amphitrite. The anti-barnacle activity of the synthesized isocyanides was in the EC(50) range of 0.08-1.49
Wantida Chaiyana et al.
Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology, 19(8-9), 836-839 (2012-04-19)
Inhibition of cholinesterase has attracted much attention recently because of its potential for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. In this work, the anticholinesterase activities of plant oils were investigated using Ellman's colorimetric method. The results indicate that essential oils obtained
Hyland Cronin et al.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 9(3), 218-225 (2010-10-05)
New developments in the realm of skin rejuvenation such as phytotherapy are at an astounding increasing pace in the cosmeceutical market. Yet, many of these products that are classified as cosmeceuticals are tested less vigorously and do not have to

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