The 6-Octenal,3,7-dimethyl-, (3R)-, with the CAS registry number 2385-77-5, is also known as 3R)-(+)-Citronellal. Its EINECS number is 219-194-5 and its systematic name is (3R)-3,7-Dimethyloct-6-enal. This chemical's molecular formula is C₁₀H₁₈O and molecular weight is 154.25. What's more, it belongs to the product categories of Acyclic Monoterpenes; Biochemistry; Terpenese. It should avoid contact with oxides and strong bases. Besides, the product should be sealed and stored in containers with argon which are placed in cool and dry places. Also, it shall be ensured that the storage temperature is 4 °C.

Physical properties of 6-Octenal,3,7-dimethyl-, (3R)- are: (1)ACD/LogP: 3.48; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 3.48; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 3.48; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 260.68; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 260.68; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 1866.61; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1866.61; (9)#H bond acceptors: 1; (10)#H bond donors: 0; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 5; (12)Polar Surface Area: 17.07 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.437; (14)Molar Refractivity: 48.42 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 184.7 cm³; (16)Polarizability: 19.19×10^-24 cm³; (17)Surface Tension: 26.6 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 0.835 g/cm³; (19)Flash Point: 75.6 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 44.46 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 208.4 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 0.215 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by (R)-3,7-dimethyl-oct-6-en-1-ol. This reaction will need reagents pyridinium chlorochromate, NaOAc and solvent CH₂Cl₂ with the reaction time of 2 hours. The yield is about 70%.

Uses of 6-Octenal,3,7-dimethyl-, (3R)-: it can be used to produce (+)(R)-Citronellal-dimethylacetal by heating. It will need solvent methanol and catalyst pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate.The yield is about 80%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. When using it, you need wear suitable protective clothing.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)Canonical SMILES: CC(CCC=C(C)C)CC=O
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C10H18O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,8,10H,4,6-7H2,1-3H3/t10-/m1/s1
(3)InChIKey: NEHNMFOYXAPHSD-SNVBAGLBSA-N