Citronellal

C₁₀H₁₈O

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

CAS: 106-23-0

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố	Ký hiệu	Nguyên tử	Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen	H	18	1,0080
Carbon	C	10	12,0110
Oxygen	O	1	15,9990

Thành phần nguyên tố

Hydrogen ×18

11,8%

Carbon ×10

77,9%

Oxygen ×1

10,4%

Công dụng

• Insect repellent
• Fragrance
• Menthol synthesis

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

⚠ Skin sensitizer

Structure

SMILES

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

Tính chất

Loại: organic
Trạng thái: liquid
Khối lượng mol: 154,25 g/mol
Mật độ: 0,8550 g/cm³
Điểm sôi: 207,0 °C
Độ hòa tan: 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

Hợp chất liên quan

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).