Description / Application
Hydroxycitronellal is the tertiary alcohol arising from addition of water across the C=C double bond of citronellal. It has a role as a fragrance and an allergen. It is functionally related to a citronellal.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 7-Hydroxy-3,7-dimethyl-octanal |
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| Molecular Formula | C10H20O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 172.26 |
| MFCD | MFCD00014681 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H317;H319 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P272;P280;P302+P352;P305+P351+P338;P321;P333+P313;P337+P313;P362;P501 |