(R) - (+) -Citronellal

(R) - (+) -Citronellal can be isolated from citrus, lavender and eucalyptus oils. (R) - (+) -Citronellal is a monoterpenoid aldehyde. (R) - (+) -Citronellal is the main component of citronellal oil with a distinct lemon scent. (R) - (+) -Citronellal is a flavoring agent. Used for insect repellent and antifungal properties. (R) - (+) -Citronellal is a chiral organic compound that can be used as a building block in organic synthesis or a chiral catalyst in asymmetric reactions[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[2385-77-5]

Product Name Alternative

(+) -Citronellal

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Endogenous Metabolite

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Applications

Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism

Field of Research

Metabolic Disease

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/_R_-__addition__-Citronellal.html

Purity

98.72

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

C/C(C)=C\CC[C@@H](C)CC=O

Molecular Formula

C10H18O

Molecular Weight

154.25

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Kim E, et al. Fumigant antifungal activity of Myrtaceae essential oils and constituents from Leptospermum petersonii against three Aspergillus species. Molecules. 2012 Sep 3;17 (9) :10459-69.|[2]Showing metabocard for (R) -Citronellal (HMDB0035820)