1.0 2010-04-08 22:11:22 UTC 2026-09-18 18:07:08 UTC FDB014617 Citronellal Isolated from essential oils, especies citronella oilsand is) also present in citrus peel oil, kumquat peel oil, parsley seed oil, ginger, pepper, cocoa, lovage root and other foods. Production synthetically by hydrogenation of 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal <ht>JGH37-H</ht> or hydrogenation of 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol <ht>JRJ33-M</ht>. Flavouring ingredient. Citronellal is found in many foods, some of which are cocoa and cocoa products, citrus, wild celery, and lemon grass. &beta;-Citronellal 2,3-Dihydrocitral 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-al 3,7-Dimethyloct-6-enal 6-Octenal, 3,7-dimethyl- beta-Citronellal Citronellal FEMA 2307 Rhodinal C10H18O 154.253 154.1357652 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enal citronella 106-23-0 CC(CCC=C(C)C)CC=O InChI=1S/C10H18O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,8,10H,4,6-7H2,1-3H3 NEHNMFOYXAPHSD-UHFFFAOYSA-N belongs to the class of organic compounds known as acyclic monoterpenoids. These are monoterpenes that do not contain a cycle. Acyclic monoterpenoids Organic compounds Lipids and lipid-like molecules Prenol lipids Monoterpenoids Aliphatic acyclic compounds Alpha-hydrogen aldehydes Hydrocarbon derivatives Medium-chain aldehydes Organic oxides Acyclic monoterpenoid Aldehyde Aliphatic acyclic compound Alpha-hydrogen aldehyde Carbonyl group Hydrocarbon derivative Medium-chain aldehyde Organic oxide Organic oxygen compound Organooxygen compound Acyclic monoterpenoids citronellal monoterpenoid logp 3.25 ALOGPS logs -2.63 ALOGPS solubility 3.59e-01 g/l ALOGPS logp 2.71 ChemAxon pka_strongest_acidic 18.32 ChemAxon pka_strongest_basic -7 ChemAxon iupac 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enal ChemAxon average_mass 154.253 ChemAxon mono_mass 154.1357652 ChemAxon smiles CC(CCC=C(C)C)CC=O ChemAxon formula C10H18O ChemAxon inchi InChI=1S/C10H18O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,8,10H,4,6-7H2,1-3H3 ChemAxon inchikey NEHNMFOYXAPHSD-UHFFFAOYSA-N ChemAxon polar_surface_area 17.07 ChemAxon refractivity 49.3 ChemAxon polarizability 19.18 ChemAxon rotatable_bond_count 5 ChemAxon acceptor_count 1 ChemAxon donor_count 0 ChemAxon physiological_charge 0 ChemAxon formal_charge 0 ChemAxon Specdb::CMs 5693 Specdb::CMs 28798 Specdb::CMs 29236 Specdb::CMs 101769 Specdb::CMs 101770 Specdb::CMs 164867 Specdb::MsMs 74757 Specdb::MsMs 74758 Specdb::MsMs 74759 Specdb::MsMs 134235 Specdb::MsMs 134236 Specdb::MsMs 134237 Specdb::MsMs 2740639 Specdb::MsMs 2740640 Specdb::MsMs 2740641 Specdb::MsMs 2938092 Specdb::MsMs 2938093 Specdb::MsMs 2938094 HMDB0035841 47856 Cardamom Type 1 specific Elettaria cardamomum 105181 Celery stalks Type 1 Plant Apium graveolens var. dulce 117781 Ceylon cinnamon Type 1 specific Cinnamomum verum 128608 Citrus Unknown generic Cocoa and cocoa products Unknown generic Cocoa bean Type 1 specific Theobroma cacao 3641 Fennel Type 1 specific Foeniculum vulgare 48038 Ginger Type 1 specific Zingiber officinale 94328 7.35 7.35 7.35 mg/100 g Grape Type 1 specific Vitis 3603 Herbs and Spices Unknown generic Lemon Type 1 Plant Citrus limon 2708 Lemon balm Type 1 specific Melissa officinalis 39338 145.05 145.05 145.05 mg/100 g Lemon grass Type 1 Plant Cymbopogon citratus 66014 Lime Type 1 Plant Citrus aurantiifolia 159033 14.0 14.0 14.0 mg/100 g Lovage Type 1 specific Levisticum officinale 48042 Mandarin orange (Clementine, Tangerine) Type 1 specific Citrus reticulata 85571 1.05 1.05 1.05 mg/100 g Pepper (Spice) Type 1 specific Piper nigrum 13216 Pitanga Type 1 specific Eugenia uniflora 119951 Sweet orange Type 1 specific Citrus sinensis 2711 2.75 2.75 2.75 mg/100 g Wild celery Type 1 specific Angelica archangelica 4045 aldehydic cherry citrus dry fat floral herbal lemon rose sweet waxy Acetyl-coenzyme A transporter 1 O00400 SLC33A1 Acaricide 16 A substance used to destroy pests of the subclass Acari (mites and ticks). Allergenic 43 A chemical compound which causes the onset of an allergic reaction by interacting with any of the molecular pathways involved in an allergy. Anti bacterial 145 A substance that kills or slows the growth of bacteria. Anti septic 603 A substance that kills or slows the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoans. Anti-cancer 159 A substance that inhibits or prevents the proliferation of neoplasms. Anti-inflammatory 370 A substance that reduces or suppresses inflammation. Anti-oxidant 502 A substance that opposes oxidation or inhibits reactions brought about by dioxygen or peroxides. In European countries, E-numbers for permitted antioxidant food additives are from E 300 to E 324. Anti-proliferative 548 Anti-staphylococcic 627 A substance that kills or slows the growth of bacteria. Anti-streptococcic 631 A substance that kills or slows the growth of bacteria. Anti-viral 689 A substance that destroys or inhibits replication of viruses. Anti-Zika virus 1441 Candidicide 756 Cytochrome-P450-2B1 inhibitor 1191 An enzyme inhibitor that interferes with the activity of cytochrome P450 involved in catalysis of organic substances. Cytotoxic 859 A role played by the molecular entity or part thereof which causes the development of a pathological process. Embryotoxic 898 A role played by the molecular entity or part thereof which causes the development of a pathological process. Flavor 936 A substance, extract, or preparation for diffusing or imparting an agreeable or attractive smell. Fumigant 939 A volatile or volatilizable chemical compound utilized for control of pests in buildings, soil, grain, as well as during processing of goods to be imported or exported to prevent transfer of exotic organisms. Fungicide 940 A substance used to destroy fungal pests. Inhibitor 1432 A substance that diminishes the rate of a chemical reaction. Insecticide 1040 Strictly, a substance intended to kill members of the class Insecta. In common usage, any substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling or controlling insects. Insectifuge 1041 Strictly, a substance intended to kill members of the class Insecta. In common usage, any substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling or controlling insects. Irritant 1055 Motor depressant 1118 Mutagenic 1125 Nematicide 1141 A substance used to destroy pests of the phylum Nematoda (roundworms). Neuroprotective 1158 Any compound that can be used for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. Nitric-oxide scavenger 1168 Perfumery 1206 A substance, extract, or preparation for diffusing or imparting an agreeable or attractive smell. Pesticide 1210 Strictly, a substance intended to kill pests. In common usage, any substance used for controlling, preventing, or destroying animal, microbiological or plant pests. Sedative 1311 A central nervous system depressant used to induce drowsiness or sleep or to reduce psychological excitement or anxiety. Teratogenic 1347 A role played by a chemical compound in biological systems with adverse consequences in embryo developments, leading to birth defects, embryo death or altered development, growth retardation and functional defect.