Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal (7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal) is an odorant used in perfumery. Its molecular formula is C10H20O2.

Hydroxycitronellal
Names
IUPAC name
7-Hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal
Other names
7-Hydroxycitronellal
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.199
PubChem CID
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C10H20O2/c1-9(6-8-11)5-4-7-10(2,3)12/h8-9,12H,4-7H2,1-3H3
    Key: WPFVBOQKRVRMJB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
  • CC(CCCC(C)(C)O)CC=O
Properties
C10H20O2
Molar mass 172.268 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

It derives from a citronellal. 7-Hydroxy-3, 7-dimethyloctanal, also known as 3, 7-dimethyl-7-hydroxyoctan-1-al or 7-hydroxycitronellal, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain aldehydes.

It has a sweet floral odor with citrus and melon undertones.

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