Citronellal

C₁₀H₁₈O

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

CAS: 106-23-0

Aperçu

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.

Composition

Élément	Symbole	Atomes	Masse atomique
Hydrogen	H	18	1,0080
Carbon	C	10	12,0110
Oxygen	O	1	15,9990

Composition élémentaire

Hydrogen ×18

11,8%

Carbon ×10

77,9%

Oxygen ×1

10,4%

Usages

• Insect repellent
• Fragrance
• Menthol synthesis

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

⚠ Skin sensitizer

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriétés

Type: organic
État: liquid
Masse molaire: 154,25 g/mol
Densité: 0,8550 g/cm³
Point d'ébullition: 207,0 °C
Solubilité: slightly soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 154,1358
XLogP: 3,0
TPSA: 17,1 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 1
Rotatable Bonds: 5
Heavy Atoms: 11
Complexity: 132,0

Composés associés

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Asparagine

C₄H₈N₂O₃

Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Dimethyl Carbonate

C₃H₆O₃

Dopamine

C₈H₁₁NO₂

Bromothymol Blue

C₂₇H₂₈Br₂O₅S

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).