Citronellal

C₁₀H₁₈O

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

CAS: 106-23-0

Genel Bakış

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.

Bileşim

Element	Sembol	Atomlar	Atom Kütlesi
Hydrogen	H	18	1,0080
Carbon	C	10	12,0110
Oxygen	O	1	15,9990

Elementel Bileşim

Hydrogen ×18

11,8%

Carbon ×10

77,9%

Oxygen ×1

10,4%

Kullanımlar

• Insect repellent
• Fragrance
• Menthol synthesis

İlginç Gerçekler

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

Güvenlik

⚠ Skin sensitizer

Structure

SMILES

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

Özellikler

Tür: organic
Hal: liquid
Molar Kütle: 154,25 g/mol
Yoğunluk: 0,8550 g/cm³
Kaynama Noktası: 207,0 °C
Çözünürlük: 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

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C₃H₇NO₂

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CH₂Cl₂

Asparagine

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Dimethyl Carbonate

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Dopamine

C₈H₁₁NO₂

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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).