Citronellyl Nitrile


  TICSA Code No.
C133883
 
 Chemical Name 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenenitrile C10H17N
 Synonym Citronellic acid nitrile  
 CAS No. 51566-62-2 M.W. 151.26
 Odour Description Green note  
 Occurrence in Nature
Not found in nature.
 
 Application Information
Widely used in perfumery compositions due to its good chemical stability and tenacity.
 
Typical Use Level Up to 5%  
  Stability
 
 Substantivity  
 Hypochlorite Bleach  Good Skin  Good
 Perborate Powder Detergent  Good Dry Fabric  Fair
 Liquid Detergent  Good Wet Fabric  Good
 Concentrated Fabric Softeners  Good Hair  Good
 Soaps  Good Tenacity on Blotter > 6 Hours
 Alcoholic Fine Fragrances
 Good
Diffusivity Fairly Diffusive
 Toiletry Applications  Good    
 Antiperspirants  Good    
Typical Physical Properties
  Sp. Gr. (15/15)
0.8450-0.8530
 Flash Point oC 122 CC
 [a]20D -9.5o to -9.0o    
 GC MIN 95% as Citronellyl nitrile    
 Appearance Colorless liquid    
CLogP 3.094