Citronellol (106-22-9) is reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

The Citronellol, with the CAS registry number 106-22-9, is also known as 2,3-Dihydrogeraniol. It belongs to the product categories of Acyclic Monoterpenes; Biochemistry; Terpenes; Alphabetical Listings; C-D; Flavors and Fragrances; Acyclic; Alcohols; Alkenes; Building Blocks; C9 to C10; Chemical Synthesis; Organic Building Blocks; Oxygen Compounds. Its EINECS registry number is 203-375-0. This chemical's molecular formula is C₁₀H₂₀O and molecular weight is 156.27. What's more, both its IUPAC name and systematic name are the same which is called 3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol. It should be stored in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.

Physical properties about Citronellol are: (1)ACD/LogP: 3.382; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 3.38; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 3.38; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 218.92; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 218.92; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 1647.35; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1647.35; (9)#H bond acceptors: 1; (10)#H bond donors: 1; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 6; (12)Polar Surface Area: 20.23 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.45; (14)Molar Refractivity: 49.772 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 184.902 cm³; (16)Polarizability: 19.731×10^-24cm³; (17)Surface Tension: 28.578 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 0.845 g/cm³; (19)Flash Point: 98.333 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 53.601 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 224.499 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 0.018 mmHg at 25 °C.

Preparation of Citronellol: this chemical can be prepared by 8-allyloxy-2,6-dimethyl-oct-2-ene. This reaction needs reagents Li, ROMP gel supported naphthalene and solvents tetrahydrofuran, methanol at temperature of -78 °C. The reaction time is 40 hours. The yield is 86 %.

Uses of Citronellol: (1) it is can be used for the production of paint desiccant, dyeing mordant, glass and steel curing accelerator, and invisible ink and so on; (2) it is used to produce other chemicals. For example, it can react with propionic acid methyl ester to get (S)-citronellyl propionate. The reaction occurs with reagent 0.1 M phosphate buffer and other condition of ambient temperature for 96 hours. The yield is 58 %.

When you are dealing with this chemical, you should be very careful. This chemical may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. And it is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Therefore, you should wear suitable protective clothing and avoid contacting with skin and eyes. In case of contacting with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1) SMILES: C\C(C)=C\CCC(C)CCO
(2) InChI: InChI=1S/C10H20O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,10-11H,4,6-8H2,1-3H3
(3) InChIKey: QMVPMAAFGQKVCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: