Basic information
- Name:
2,6-Octadienenitrile,3,7-dimethyl-
- Superlist Name:
- 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile
- CAS No.:
5146-66-7
- Molecular Structure:

- Formula:
- C10H15N
- Molecular Weight:
- 149.2328
- Deleted CAS:
- 80748-12-5, 80655-58-9
- Synonyms:
- (E/Z)-Geranonitrile;Citralva;Citronitrile;Geranyl nitrile;
- EINECS:
- 225-918-0
- Density:
- 0.859 g/cm3
- Boiling Point:
- 247.9 °C at 760 mmHg
- Flash Point:
- 103.7 °C
- Solubility:
- slightly soluble in water
- Appearance:
- clear yellow liquid
- Hazard Symbols:
Xn,
N- Risk Codes:
- 51/53-68-20/21
- Safety Description:
- 36/37-61-23 Details
- Transport Information:
- UN 3082 9/PG 3
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Chemistry
IUPAC Name: 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile
The MF of 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile (5146-66-7) is C10H15N.

The MW of 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile (5146-66-7) is 149.23.
Synonyms of 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile (5146-66-7): 3,7-Dimethyl-octa-2,6-dienenitrile ; 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile ; 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadiene-1-nitrile ; 2,6-Dimethyl-1,5-heptadienyl cyanide ; Geranonitrile ; Geranyl nitrile
Product Categories: Acyclic Monoterpenes;Biochemistry;Terpenes;Alphabetical Listings;C-D;Flavors and Fragrances;C10 to C27;Cyanides/Nitriles;Nitrogen Compounds
Water Solubility: slightly soluble
Form: clear yellow liquid
Index of Refraction: 1.465
EINECS: 225-918-0
Density: 0.858 g/ml
Flash Point: 103.7 °C
Boiling Point: 247.9 °C
Uses
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile (5146-66-7) has a fresh lemon scent,used for the preparation of floral, fruit aroma cosmetics and soap flavor.
Production
By the reaction of citral oxime with hydroxylamine-based produce citral oxime, and then acetic anhydride as the bleaching agent into Lemonile. And then during and after washing, layering separation, vacuum distillation obtained Lemonile.
Safety Profile
Safety information of 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile (5146-66-7):
Hazard Codes
Xn,
N
Risk Statements
51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
68 Possible risk of irreversible effects
20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin
Safety Statements
36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet
23 Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer)
RIDADR UN 3082 9/PG 3
WGK Germany 1
RTECS RG5370000

