(R)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol
[CAS# 1117-61-9]

Identification

• Name: (R)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol
• Synonyms: (R)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol; (R)-Citronellol; (R)-beta-Citronellol; D-Citronellol; d-Citronellol
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O
• Molecular Weight: 156.27
• CAS Registry Number: 1117-61-9
• EC Number: 214-250-5

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.47 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.867 g/cm³ (25 °C)^**
• Melting point: 225-226 °C^***
• Boiling point: 113 °C (12 Torr)^****
• Refractive index: 1.45678 (589.3 nm 20 °C)^*****
• Flash point: 98.3±0.0 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2017 ACD/Labs)

^** Webb, Robert L.

^*** Zeynizadeh, Behzad

^**** Zeynizadeh, Behzad

^***** Helferich, Burckhardt

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1B	H317
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411