CAS502-47-6
FormulaC10H18O2
Synonym3,7-dimethyloct-6-enoic acid, citronellic acid, 6-Octenoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-, 3,7-Dimethyl-6-Octenoic Acid
Appearancecolorless to yellow clear liquid
Assay90.00 to 100.00 %
Refractive Index1.45500 to 1.46200 @ 20.00 °C
Boiling Point121.00 to 122.00 °C. @ 1.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point126.00 °C. @ 4.00 mm Hg
logP (o/w)3.35
Odor Typegreen
OdorFatty, waxy, heavy, floral slight citronella nuance. It also has vegetative and tobacco nuances
Pounds/Gallon7.664 to 7.714
Specific gravity0.92000 to 0.92600 @ 20.00 °C
Vapor Pressure0.004540 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C
Flash Point> 230.00 °F. TCC
TasteMild, floral, rosy, fruity melon with slight hints of citronella and citrus
Molecular weight170.25
Colorcolorless liquid