Citronellic acid

Agent Name
Citronellic acid
CAS Number
502-47-6
Formula
C10-H18-O2
Major Category
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Citronellic acid formula graphical representation
Synonyms
3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenoic acid; 6-Octenoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-; Rhodinolic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
A moderate skin irritant; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin irritant; Toxic by skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Citronellol."
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