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Citronellol

Citronellol

IUPAC name	3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol
Identifiers
CAS number	106-22-9
SMILES	CC(CCC=C(C)C)CCO
Properties
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₂₀O
Molar mass	156.27 g/mol
Density	0.855 g/cm³
Boiling point	225 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Citronellol, or dihydrogeraniol, is a natural acyclic monoterpenoid. Both enantiomers occur in nature. (+)-Citronellol, which is found citronella oils, including Cymbopogon nardus (50%), is the more common isomer. (−)-Citronellol is found in the oils of rose (18-55%) and geranium.^[1]

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Citronellol is used in perfumes and insect repellents,^[2] and as a mite attractant.^[3]

Safety

The United States FDA considers citronellol as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe for food use).^[3] Citronellol should be avoided by people with perfume allergy.^[4]

References

^ Lawless, J., The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils ISBN 1-85230-661-0
^ Taylor WG, Schreck CE. Chiral-phase capillary gas chromatography and mosquito repellent activity of some oxazolidine derivatives of (+)- and (-)-citronellol, J Pharm Sci. 1985 May;74(5)pp534-9.
^ ^a ^b US EPA Citronellol Fact Sheet
^ Survey and health assessment of chemical substances in massage oils