rac-Citronellol is a monoterpene found in the essential oil of various plants with antihypertensive properties. It possesses hypotensive actions due to its vasodilator abilities and is a phytochemical used in perfumes and insect repellents. Synonyms: 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol, ()-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol, ()-Citronellol, ()-beta-Citronellol, 1-Hydroxy-3,7-dimethyl-6-octene, 2,3-Dihydrogeraniol, 2,6-Dimethyl-2-octen-8-ol, Cephrol, Citronellol, Citronellol 950, Citronellol AJ, DL-Citronellol, Dihydrogeraniol, NSC 8779, Rodinol, dl-Citronellol, beta-Citronellol CAS Number: 106-22-9 Molecular Formula: C10H20O Molecular Weight: 156.27 Purity (GC): 90% Appearance: Colorless oil Solubility: Chloroform, Methanol (Sparingly) Method for Determining Identity: Proton NMR Spectroscopic and Mass Spectrometric Analysis TLC Conditions: SiO2, Hexanes: Ethyl Acetate = 8:2, Visualized with UV and AMCS Secific Rotation: As Reported Storage and Stability: Store at 4C. Stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Molecular Weight:
156.27
CAS Number:
[106-22-9]
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