Name | CITRONELLYL FORMATE |
Synonyms | FEMA 2314 RHODINYL FORMATE -RHODINYL FORMATE Citronellylformiat CITRONELLYL FORMATE 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enyl formate 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-oformate 2,6-dimethyl-2-octen-8-ylformate 3,7-DIMETHYL-6-OCTEN-1-YL FORMATE 2,6-Dimethyl-2-octen-8-yl formate 3 7-DIMETHYL-6-OCTEN-1-YL FORMATE FCC |
CAS | 105-85-1 |
EINECS | 203-338-9 |
InChI | InChI=1/C11H20O2/c1-10(2)5-4-6-11(3)7-8-13-9-12/h5,9,11H,4,6-8H2,1-3H3/t11-/m0/s1 |
Molecular Formula | C11H20O2 |
Molar Mass | 184.28 |
Density | 0.897g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | -58.7°C (estimate) |
Boling Point | 235°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 198°F |
JECFA Number | 53 |
Water Solubility | 16.2mg/L at 20℃ |
Vapor Presure | 4Pa at 20℃ |
Specific Gravity | 0.89 |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.446(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless oily transparent liquid, with strong fruit aroma, slightly like rose and lemon. Boiling point 235 °c. Flash point 92 ° C., optical rotation [α]D-1 ° 9 '. Soluble in ethanol, most non-volatile oils and volatile oils, a few insoluble in propylene glycol, insoluble in glycerol and water. Unstable to heat, easy to decompose. Natural products are present in citronella oil and the like. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | RH3480000 |
FEMA | 2314 | CITRONELLYL FORMATE |
LogP | 3.9 at 20℃ |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
content analysis | method 1 accurately weigh about 1g of the sample and determine the saponification value (S) according to OT-40 method, determine the content of citronellyl formate according to the following formula: content (%) = S-A/561.1 × 184.28 method 2. Determine the content of citronellyl formate according to the following formula: Method (OT-18) method 1 determination. The amount of the sample was 1.0g. The equivalence factor (e) in the calculation is taken as 92.14. |
toxicity | ADI 0.25mg/kg(CE). LD50 8400mg/kg (rat, oral). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drinks 14; Cold drinks 13; Candy 19; Baked goods 32; pectin 63-100. Moderate limits (FDA § 172.515,2000). |
Use | GB 2760-96 specifies the permitted use of flavorants. Mainly used in the preparation of cucumber, vegetable flavor and plum, citrus flavor. |
production method | is obtained by direct esterification of citronellol and formic acid. |