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Sigma-Aldrich

7-Hydroxycitronellal

Odorant used in allergy studies

Synonym(s):

7-Hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal, Citronellal hydrate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H20O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
172.26
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.52

grade

Molecular Biology

Quality Level

Assay

≥95.0% (GC)

form

powder

density

0.92 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

[H]C(CC(C)CCCC(O)(C)C)=O

InChI

1S/C10H20O2/c1-9(6-8-11)5-4-7-10(2,3)12/h8-9,12H,4-7H2,1-3H3

InChI key

WPFVBOQKRVRMJB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

7-Hydroxycitronellal is fragrant sensitizer added frequently to deodorants and perfumes. It is one of the allergens responsible for axillary dermatitis.

Application

Suitable for
  • contact sensitization studies to identify allergens present in cosmetic preparations
  • elucidation of molecular pathways related to allergic reactions
  • analytical standard

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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