rac-Citronellal

• CAT Number: R040196
• CAS Number: 106-23-0
• Molecular Formula: C10H18O
• Molecular Weight: 154.253
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenal; (±)-Citronellal; 2,3-Dihydrocitral; 3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-al; Citronellal; NSC 46106; Rhodinal; dl-Citronellal; β-Citronellal
• Target: Potassium Channel
• Storage: -20 ℃
• IUPAC Name: 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enal
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H18O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,8,10H,4,6-7H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: NEHNMFOYXAPHSD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(CCC=C(C)C)CC=O

rac-Citronellal is a mixture of stereoisomers of citronellal, a natural compound found in citronella oil and other essential oils. It possesses a lemony scent and is commonly used in perfumery and flavoring. rac-Citronellal is also utilized as a mosquito repellent due to its characteristic odor. Additionally, it has applications in organic synthesis for producing various chemicals and fragrances.