3,7-dimethyloctan-1-ol

Structural formula
General
Surname	3,7-dimethyloctan-1-ol
other names	Tetrahydrogeraniol; Dihydrocitronellol;
Molecular formula	C 10 H 22 O
Brief description	colorless liquid with a floral odor
External identifiers / databases
EC number	203-374-5
ECHA InfoCard	100.003.068
PubChem	7792
Wikidata	Q27276531
properties
Molar mass	158.28 g mol −1
Physical state	liquid
density	0.828 g cm −3
boiling point	212-213 ° C; 98-99 ° C (9 mmHg);
solubility	practically insoluble in water (64 mg l −1 at 20 ° C); soluble in ethanol ;
Refractive index	1.436 (20 ° C)
safety instructions
H and P phrases	H: 315-319-411
	P: 305 + 351 + 338
	As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions . Refractive index: Na-D line , 20 ° C

3,7-Dimethyloctan-1-ol is a chemical compound from the group of alcohols .

Occurrence

3,7-Dimethyloctan-1-ol occurs naturally in citrus oils , honey and rice (Oryza sativa L.).

Extraction and presentation

3,7-dimethyloctan-1-ol can be prepared by hydrogenation of geraniol , citronellol or citronellal can be obtained.

properties

3,7-Dimethyloctan-1-ol is a flammable, hardly inflammable, hygroscopic , colorless liquid with a flowery odor, which is practically insoluble in water.

use

3,7-Dimethyloctan-1-ol is used as a fragrance and as an antimicrobial substance.

safety instructions

There are currently insufficient studies available for a toxicological assessment.

Individual evidence

↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Entry on 3,7-dimethyloctan-1-ol in the GESTIS substance database of the IFA , accessed on November 19, 2019(JavaScript required) .
↑ Shmuel Yannai: Dictionary of Food Compounds with CD-ROM Additives, Flavors, and Ingredients . CRC Press, 2003, ISBN 978-1-4200-6845-0 , pp. 395 ( limited preview in Google Book search).
↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d data sheet 3,7-dimethyl-1-octanol, ≥98%, FCC, FG from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on November 19, 2019 ( PDF ).
↑ ^a ^b ^c George A. Burdock: Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives . CRC Press, 1997, ISBN 978-0-8493-9412-6 , pp. 3052 ( limited preview in Google Book search).
↑ ^a ^b A.M. Api, D. Belsito et al. a .: RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 3,7-dimethyl-1-octanol, CAS Registry Number 106-21-8. In: Food and Chemical Toxicology. 110, 2017, S. S412, doi : 10.1016 / j.fct.2017.07.039 .
↑ Google Patents: WO1991013606A2 - Use of 3,7-dimethyloctan-1-ol in cosmetic and dermatological preparations , accessed on November 19, 2019.

[GESTIS-1] ↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Entry on 3,7-dimethyloctan-1-ol in the GESTIS substance database of the IFA , accessed on November 19, 2019(JavaScript required) .

[Shmuel_Yannai-2] Shmuel Yannai: Dictionary of Food Compounds with CD-ROM Additives, Flavors, and Ingredients . CRC Press, 2003, ISBN 978-1-4200-6845-0 , pp. 395 ( limited preview in Google Book search).

[Sigma-3] ta sheet 3,7-dimethyl-1-octanol, ≥98%, FCC, FG from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on November 19, 2019 ( PDF ).

[George_A._Burdock-4] George A. Burdock: Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives . CRC Press, 1997, ISBN 978-0-8493-9412-6 , pp. 3052 ( limited preview in Google Book search).

[DOI10.1016/j.fct.2017.07.039-5] A.M. Api, D. Belsito et al. a .: RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 3,7-dimethyl-1-octanol, CAS Registry Number 106-21-8. In: Food and Chemical Toxicology. 110, 2017, S. S412, doi : 10.1016 / j.fct.2017.07.039 .

[google.com-6] Google Patents: WO1991013606A2 - Use of 3,7-dimethyloctan-1-ol in cosmetic and dermatological preparations , accessed on November 19, 2019.