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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C=CHCH2CH2CH(CH3)CH2CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
170.25
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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Quality Level

Assay

98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.454 (lit.)

bp

121-122 °C/1 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.923 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(CC\C=C(\C)C)CC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C10H18O2/c1-8(2)5-4-6-9(3)7-10(11)12/h5,9H,4,6-7H2,1-3H3,(H,11,12)

InChI key

GJWSUKYXUMVMGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Citronellic acid, β-methyl branched acid, is a terepenoid. It is a major component isolated from the leaf oils of Pelargonium species.

Application

(R)-(+)-Citronellic acid was used in synthesis of stereoisomers of 3,11- dimethylnonacosan-2-one and 29-hydroxy-3,11-dimethylnonacosan-2-one.3

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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