Citronellyl propionate
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.004.966 |
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| C13H24O2 | |
| Molar mass | 212.333 g·mol−1 |
| Density | 0.895 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point | 242 °C (468 °F; 515 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Citronellyl propionate is a synthetically made and naturally occurring organic compound from the group of the unsaturated esters. Citronellyl propionate occurs naturally, for example, in tomatoes.[1]
Properties
[edit]At room temperature, citronellyl propionate is a colorless liquid with a sweet, fruity or rose-like odor. It tastes like plums. The compound is practically insoluble in water, but is soluble in ethanol, among other solvents.[2][1][3]
Synthesis
[edit]Citronellyl propionate is produced by the esterification reaction between citronellol and propanoic acid.[3]
Usage
[edit]Citronellyl propionate is used as an ingredient in floral fragrances and cleaning products. It can also be used as a flavoring agent.[2][1][3][4]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Yannai, Shmuel (23 October 2012). Dictionary of Food Compounds. CRC Press. ISBN 978-1-4200-8352-1.
- 1 2 Johannes Panten & Horst Surburg: "Flavors and Fragrances, 2. Aliphatic Compounds", teoksessa Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Food Chemicals Codex: By Authority of the United States Pharmacopeial Convention. US Pharmacopeia Conv. 2010. ISBN 978-1-889788-86-9.
- ↑ "Food safety and quality: Details".
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