1,1-Diethoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

140-142 °C15 mm Hg(lit.)

Density 

0.875 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor pressure 

2.13Pa at 25℃

refractive index 

n20/D 1.449(lit.)

FEMA 

2304 | CITRAL DIETHYL ACETAL

Flash point:

174 °F

storage temp. 

2-8°C

Odor

at 100.00 %. green fresh citrus lemon peel waxy

Odor Type

citrus

Water Solubility 

1g/L at 25℃

JECFA Number

948

Stability:

Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. May be sensitive to moisture.

LogP

4.82

CAS DataBase Reference

7492-66-2(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Citral diethyl acetal (7492-66-2)

Safety Information

RIDADR 

1993

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

RG5080000

HazardClass 

3.2

PackingGroup 

III

MSDS

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1,1-Diethoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

colourless liquid

Chemical Properties

Citral Diethyl Acetal is a colorless liquid with a floral, warm, woody citrus odor. It is relatively stable in alkali and can, therefore, be used in soap.

Chemical Properties

Citral diethyl acetal has a mild, green, citrus odor and a green, oily, citrus-peel flavor.

Preparation

From ethyl orthoformate and citral.

Definition

ChEBI: 1,1-Diethoxy-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadiene is a monoterpenoid.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: green, citrus lemon with waxy nuance.

General Description

Clear colorless liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

1,1-Diethoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to moisture. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

1,1-Diethoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to moisture. 1,1-Diethoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene will decompose on heating.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for 1,1-Diethoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene are not available. 1,1-Diethoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene is probably combustible.

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