Hydroxycitronellal (7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal) is an odorant used in perfumery.[1] Its molecular formula is C10H20O2.[2][3][4]
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7-Hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal
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Other names
7-Hydroxycitronellal
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.199 |
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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).
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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.[5]