Hydroxycitronellol
Agent Name
Hydroxycitronellol
CAS Number
107-74-4
Formula
C10-H22-O2
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
1,7-Octanediol, 3,7-dimethyl-; 1-Octanol, 3,7-dimethyl-7-hydroxy-; 2,8-Octanediol, 2,6-dimethyl-; 3,7-Dimethyl-1,7-octanediol; 3,7-Dimethyloctan-1,7-diol; 7-Hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctan-1-ol; Citronellol hydrate; Citronellol, hydroxy-; Hydroxydihydrocitronellol; [ChemIDplus] 2,6-Dimethyl-2,8-octanediol; [JECFA]
Category
Plant Oils and Extracts
Description
Colorless liquid with a mild floral odor; [Fleurchem MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
A mild skin irritant; [RTECS] Fragrance ingredient with positive human patch test results (6% in 218 patients), but insufficient data to classify as "established contact allergen in humans"; [EC: SCCS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An irritant; [Fleurchem MSDS] See "Citronellol."
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