L-Citronellyl Nitrile


  TICSA Code No.
 C128180
 
Chemical Name (3R)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenenitrile C10H17N
Synonym l-Citronellic acid nitrile  
CAS No. 51566-62-2 M.W. 151.26
 Odour Description Fresh, citrusy, floral and green nuance.  
 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  Good
 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. (25/25)
0.843-0.846
 Flash Point oC  122 CC
 [a]20D 0o to -10o    
 GC MIN 98.5% as Citronellyl nitrile    
 Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid    
CLogP 3.094