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Citronellyl formate
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Citronellyl Methanoate ; 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enyl methanoate ; Citronellyl formiate ; 3,7-dimethyl oct-6-enyl formate ; 2,6- dimethyl-2-octen-8-yl formate ; Formic acid citronellyl ester
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General Presentation
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CAS N° :
105-85-1 -
EINECS number :
203-338-9 -
FEMA number :
2314 -
FLAVIS number :
9,078
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JECFA number :
53 -
Volatility :
Heart -
Price Range :
€€
Physico-chemical properties
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Appearance :
Colorless liquid -
Density :
0,897 -
Refractive Index @20°C :
1,443 - 1,449 -
Optical rotation :
Donnée indisponible. -
Vapor pressure :
0,03495 mmHg @23°C 0,03 mmHg @25°C -
Flash Point :
92°C (197,6°F)
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Molecular formula :
C11H20O2 -
Molecular Weight :
184,28 g/mol -
Log P :
3,8 -
Fusion Point :
Donnée indisponible. -
Boiling Point :
235°C (455°F) -
Detection Threshold :
Donnée indisponible.
Chemistry & Uses
Uses in perfumery :
Citronellyl Formate us used in rosy, fruity, animalic, woody and leather notes. Often used in functional fragrance because it is very stable.
Year of discovery :
Data not available.
Natural availability :
The main plant extract in which Citronellyl Formate is found is Geranium EO, as it contains up to 12% (for Chinese geranium). It is therefore possible to obtain it in its natural state from the essential oil of different species of geranium.
| Ingredient | % min | % max |
|---|---|---|
| Geranium oil (bourbon) | 7 | 12 |
| Geranium oil (China) | 7 | 12 |
| Geranium oil (Madagascar) | 6 | 11 |
| Geranium oil (Egypt) | 4 | 8 |
Isomerism :
Citronellyl Formate has an asymmetric carbon. It is nevertheless its racemic mixture of isomers that is used in perfumery. Aldehyde C-14 is a constitutional isomer of Citronellyl Formate. However, both do not share the same smell, as Aldehyde C-14 is fruity-peach.
Synthesis precursor :
Citronellyl Formate is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.
Synthesis route :
Citronellyl Formate is obtained by an acid esterification between formic acid (or methanoic) and Citronellol.
Stability :
May form formic acid (methanoic acid) through time.
Other comments :
Comparing it to other molecules of the same family as Geranyl acetate or Geranyl Propionate, Citronellyl Formate is more reminiscent of Geranium EO.
Labelling
Allergens :
This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
Signal word :
Warning
Hazard pictograms :
Precautionary statements :
| HAZARD | PRECAUTION |
|---|---|
| H227 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. |
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/… P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/… if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use… to extinguish. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to… |
IFRA
IFRA 51th :
This ingredient is not restricted for the 51th amendment
