Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal (7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal) is an odorant used in perfumery.[1] Its molecular formula is C10H20O2.[2][3][4]

Hydroxycitronellal
Names
IUPAC name
7-Hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal
Other names
7-Hydroxycitronellal
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.199
UNII
Properties
C10H20O2
Molar mass 172.268 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

It has a sweet floral odor with citrus and melon undertones.[5]

See also

References

  1. Howard, G.; Butler, H.; Jouhar, A.J.; Poucher, W.A. (1991). Poucher’s Perfumes, Cosmetics and Soaps : Volume 1: The Raw Materials of Perfumery (9 ed.). Springer Netherlands. p. 183. doi:10.1007/978-94-010-9672-0. ISBN 9789401096720.
  2. "Octanal, 7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyl-". webbook.nist.gov. Retrieved 2015-12-30.
  3. "Hydroxycitronellal | C10H20O2 - PubChem". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2015-12-30.
  4. "Compound Report Card". www.ebi.ac.uk. Retrieved 2015-12-30.
  5. "Hydroxycitronellal". The Good Scents Company.



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