(R)-(+)-citronellol is a citronellol that is oct-6-ene substituted by a hydroxy group at position 1 and methyl groups at positions 3 and 7 (the 3R-enantiomer).
Definition
(R)-(+)-citronellol is a citronellol that is oct-6-ene substituted by a hydroxy group at position 1 and methyl groups at positions 3 and 7 (the 3R-enantiomer). It is an enantiomer of a (S)-(-)-citronellol.
Source: PubChem
US FDA substance register · UNII P01OUT964K · registered name .BETA.-CITRONELLOL, (R)- · single chemical substance
Cosmetic roles
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
Restriction III/86
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 1117-61-9
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 214-250-5
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID00880647
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID601022015
- IUPAC
- (3R)-3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol
- Molecular formula
- C10H20O
- Molecular weight
- 156.269 g/mol
Measured properties
- Appearance
- Liquid · Colorless viscous liquid, [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
- Boiling point
- 221.00 to 224.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
- Melting/freezing point
- &, lt, 25 ℃ (est.)
- Initial boiling point and range
- 224.5 ℃(est.)
- Molecular weight
- 212.34 (est.)
Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.
Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
What products actually use it for
What the 4 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Deodorizer3
- Fragrance1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard