CITRONELLOL

CITRONELLOL is a liquid flavoring agent in the herb flavor family, specifically providing a rose flavor. It is ethanol-soluble and ideal for enhancing various food products with its aromatic properties.

INCI Name: Citronellol

Chemical Name: (±)-β-Citronellol

CAS Number: 106-22-9

Fragrance: Rose

Soluble In: Alcohol Soluble

Synonyms: (±)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol, (±)-Citronellol, (±)-β-Citronellol, 1-Hydroxy-3,7-dimethyl-6-octene, 2,3-Dihydrogeraniol, 2,6-Dimethyl-2-octen-8-ol, 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol, Cephrol, Citronellol, Dihydrogeraniol, DL-Citronellol, Rodinol, β-Citronellol

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Identification & Functionality

CAS-US
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Flavor
Flavor Family
Flavor Ingredient Class
Fragrance
Fragrance Family
Fragrance Ingredient Class
INCI Name
Ingredient Name
Tilley Product Number
Base Chemicals Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
Molecular formula
C₁₀H₂₀O
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Appearance
Clear colorless liquid
Odor
Clean fresh rose - like odor
Insoluble in
Water (max. 1 %), glycerine
Soluble in
Most fixed oils, propylene glycol
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight156.2--
Flash Point225°F-
Boiling Point220°C-
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.4540 - 1.4620-FCC Method
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.8500 - 0.8600-FCC Method
Purity(sum of nerol/geraniol/citronellol)min. 96%QC_30.M,Gas Chromatography

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
729 days
Storage Information

Stable under normal conditions.