Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research and development, manufacturing, and sales of fine chemicals. Headquartered in Jinan, Shandong, China, we are committed to delivering high-quality products to our global partners. Currently, over 90% of our products are exported to developed markets, including North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and the Middle East.
Basic Information
Product Name: 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-
Alias: Citronellol; 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol; β-Citronellol
CAS No.:106-22-9
EINECS No.:203-375-0
Molecular Formula:C??H??O
Molecular Weight:156.27 g/mol
Classification:Terpene alcohol; Natural fragrance raw material; Essential oil component; Cosmetic ingredient; Flavor & fragrance intermediate
Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: Colorless clear oily liquid
Density: 0.850–0.860 g/mL (25 °C)
Boiling Point: 222–224 °C
Refractive Index: 1.454–1.459 (n20/D)
Flash Point: 98 °C
Odor: Mild rose-like sweet fragrance
Solubility: Insoluble in water; Miscible with ethanol, ether, oils and most organic solvents
Stability: Stable under normal conditions; Avoid strong oxidants and high temperature
Specification Table
| Item | Specification | Unit | Remarks |
| Product Name | 6-Octen-1-ol,3,7-dimethyl- | — | Citronellol |
| CAS Number | 106-22-9 | — | Fragrance grade |
| Appearance | Colorless clear oily liquid | — | Rose characteristic odor |
| Molecular Formula | C??H??O | — | Monoterpene alcohol |
| Molecular Weight | 156.27 | g/mol | — |
| Boiling Point | 222–224 | ℃ | Lit. |
| Purity | ≥98.0 | % | GC |
Main Uses
- Widely used in perfume, cosmetic and daily fragrance formulation
- Important raw material for synthetic rose, geranium and floral aroma blends
- Applied in food flavor, tobacco flavor and essence synthesis
- Used as organic synthetic intermediate for preparing citronellyl derivatives and fine chemicals
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