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Hydroxyeitronellol has an odor reminiscent of rose and grape hyacinth.
May be prepared by hydrogenation (under pressure in presence of Raney Ni) of 3,7-dimethyl-7-hydroxy-octan-l-al; also in good yields by catalytic hydrogenation (using Raney Ni) of 1.2-epoxy-3,7-dimethyl-octan-7-ol.
Hydroxycitronellol has an odor reminiscent of rose and grape hyacinth.
CAS: 107-74-4
MF: C10H22O2
MW: 174.28
EINECS: 203-517-1
Synonyms
FEMA 2586;HYDROXYCITRONELLOL;HYDROXYOL;3,7-DIMETHYL-OCTANE-1,7-DIOL;3 7-DIMETHYL-1 7-OCTANEDIOL;(R)-3,7-dimethyl-octane-1,7-diol;3,7-dimethyl-7-hydroxy-1-octano;3,7-dimethyl-7-octanediol
Hydroxycitronellol is an aliphatic alcohol.
Hydroxycitronellal (7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal) is an odorant used in perfumery.
Hydroxyeitronellol's molecular formula is C10H20O2.
Hydroxyeitronellol derives from a citronellal.
7-Hydroxy-3, 7-dimethyloctanal, also known as Hydroxyeitronellol, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain aldehydes.
Hydroxyeitronellol has a sweet floral odor with citrus and melon undertones.
Hydroxyeitronellol is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a floral odor reminiscent of rose and grape hyacinth.
Hydroxyeitronellol can be synthesized by hydrogenation of 3,7-dimethyl-7-hydroxy-octan-1-al under pressure, or by catalytic hydrogenation of 1,2-epoxy-3,7-dimethyl-octan-7-ol.
The resulting liquid is used as a flavoring ingredient.
Hydroxyeitronellol is an organic compound that contains a hydroxyl group.
Hydroxyeitronellol is the main component of the chemical substance hydroxycitronellal and is used in perfumery as a fragrance.
Hydroxyeitronellol can be found in urine samples at concentrations of up to 1 ng/mL.
The 3D structure of Hydroxyeitronellol has been determined using high resolution electron microscopy and cryogenic electron microscopy.
Hydroxyeitronellol has a planar shape with three methyl groups on one side and one on the other.
Hydroxyeitronellol can be synthesized from ethyl formate in two steps by reacting it with 3-nitrophthalic anhydride followed by reduction with sodium borohydride.
Hydroxyeitronellol Chemical Properties
Melting point: 47.36°C (estimate)
Boiling point: 252.5°C
density: 0.9180
vapor pressure: 0.01-0.36Pa at 20-50℃
refractive index: 1.4599
FEMA: 2586 | HYDROXYCITRONELLOL
pka: 15.14±0.10(Predicted)
form: Liquid:viscous
Odor: at 100.00 %. mild clean floral lily green peony
Odor Type: floral
JECFA Number: 610
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions: PERFUMING
LogP: 1.59 at 25℃ and pH3.8-4.8
CAS DataBase Reference: 107-74-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System: Hydroxyeitronellol(107-74-4)
Preparation
By hydrogenation (under pressure in presence of Raney Ni) of Hydroxyeitronellol; also in good yields by catalytic hydrogenation (using Raney Ni) of 1,2-epoxy-3,7-dimethyl-octan-7-ol.
