α-Methyl-α-(2,5,7-octatrienyl)benzenemethanol, also known as Citronellol, is a naturally occurring organic compound found in various plants, particularly in the oils of rose, palmarosa, and geranium. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong, sweet, rose-like odor. This monoterpene alcohol is characterized by its molecular formula C10H20O and a molecular weight of 156.27 g/mol. Citronellol is widely used in the fragrance industry as a fixative and in the production of perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics. It also has applications in the pharmaceutical industry and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. The compound is known for its antimicrobial properties and is sometimes used in natural cleaning products.
The CAS Registry Mumber 74685-13-5 includes 8 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 5 digits, 7,4,6,8 and 5 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 1 and 3 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 74685-13: (7*7)+(6*4)+(5*6)+(4*8)+(3*5)+(2*1)+(1*3)=155 155 % 10 = 5 So 74685-13-5 is a valid CAS Registry Number.