Citronellal
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Ball-and-stick model of the (+)-citronellal molecule (+)-Citronellal
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Ball-and-stick model of the (-)-citronellal molecule (-)-Citronellal
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IUPAC name
3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-al
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Identifiers | |
106-23-0 | |
ChEBI | CHEBI:47856 |
ChEMBL | ChEMBL447944 |
ChemSpider | 7506 |
EC Number | 203-376-6 |
Jmol 3D model | Interactive image Interactive image |
KEGG | C17384 |
PubChem | 7794 |
UNII | QB99VZZ7GZ |
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Properties | |
C10H18O | |
Molar mass | 154.25 g/mol |
Density | 0.855 g/cm3 |
Boiling point | 201 to 207 °C (394 to 405 °F; 474 to 480 K) |
Related compounds | |
Related alkenals
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Citral |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Citronellal or rhodinal or 3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-al (C10H18O) is a monoterpenoid, the main component in the mixture of terpenoid chemical compounds that give citronella oil its distinctive lemon scent.
Citronellal is a major isolate in distilled oils from the plants Cymbopogon,[2] lemon-scented gum, and lemon-scented teatree. The (–)-(S)-enantiomer of citronellal makes up up to 80% of the leaf oil from kaffir lime leaves and is the compound responsible for its characteristic aroma.
Citronellal has insect repellent properties, and research shows high repellent effectiveness against mosquitoes.[3] Research shows that citronellal has strong antifungal qualities.[4]
Compendial status
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See also
References
- ↑ Citronellal, The Merck Index, 12th Edition
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