Citronellal

C₁₀H₁₈O

IUPAC: (R)-3,7-Dimethyloct-6-enal

CAS: 106-23-0

Übersicht

Citronellal is the primary component of citronella oil and gives it its characteristic lemony scent. It is the basis for citronella candles and insect repellents.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 18 1,0080
Carbon C 10 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×18
11,8%
C
Carbon ×10
77,9%
O
Oxygen ×1
10,4%

Verwendung

  • • Insect repellent
  • • Fragrance
  • • Menthol synthesis

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Citronella candles reduce mosquito bites by about 42% compared to unscented candles

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Skin sensitizer

Structure

SMILES

CC(CCC=C(C)C)CC=O

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
154,25 g/mol
Dichte
0,8550 g/cm³
Siedepunkt
207,0 °C
Löslichkeit
slightly soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
154,1358
XLogP
3,0
TPSA
17,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
5
Heavy Atoms
11
Complexity
132,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Citronellal?
Citronellal (C₁₀H₁₈O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (R)-3,7-Dimethyloct-6-enal.
What is the molecular weight of Citronellal?
Citronellal has a molar mass of 154.25 g/mol.
What state is Citronellal at room temperature?
Citronellal is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Citronellal organic or inorganic?
Citronellal is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Citronellal?
Citronellal (C₁₀H₁₈O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).