Levocitrile

CITRUS • GREEN • FRUITY • FLORAL • CITRUS
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CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

(R)-3,7-Dimethyloct-6-enenitrile
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₇N

 

SYNONYM

(3R)-3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenenitrile

 

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Much cleaner and closer to lemon than the commonly known racemic mixture.
Exhibits outstanding stability across the pH range, including inorganic acid cleaners.

 

OCCURRENCE IN NATURE

Not found in nature.

 

STABILITY

Fine Fragrance: Good
Fabric Softener (pH 3): Good
Antiperspirants (pH 3.5): Good
Toiletry Applications (pH 6): Good
Liquid Detergent (pH 9): Good
Soap (pH 10): Good
Powder Detergent (pH 11): Good
Bleach (pH 14): Good

 

SUBSTANTIVITY

Skin: Good
Dry Fabric: Fair
Wet Fabric: Good
Hair: Good

 

TENACITY ON BLOTTER

Hours: > 6
Days: 00
Weeks: 00

 

BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY

Fairly diffusive

 

TYPICAL USE LEVEL

< 5 %

 

TECHNICAL DATA

Flash Point (°C): 122 °C
GC Purity: 99 % min as Citronellyl Nitrile
CAS No.: 35931-93-2 / 51566-62-2
CLogP: 3.55
Optical Rotation: –12.0° to –6.0°
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Molecular Weight: 151.26
Vapor Pressure: 8.84 Pa at 25 °C