| Description | (R)-Citronellol ((R)-(+)-β-Citronellol) is found in herbs and spices, as well as bilberry. (R)-Citronellol is a constituent of black cumin (Nigella sativa) seeds. (R)-Citronellol is a common constituent of plant oils, especially in the Rutaceae. |
| In vitro | 0.5 mM (R)-Citronellol (D-Citronellol) inhibited degranulation of cultured mast cells by 21.3%. |
| Synonyms | D-Citronellol, (R)-(+)-β-Citronellol, (R)-3,7-二甲基-6-辛烯醇 |
| molecular weight | 156.27 |
| Molecular formula | C10H20O |
| CAS | 1117-61-9 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 45 mg/mL (287.96 mM) |
| References | 1. Suess B, et al. The Odorant ( R)-Citronellal Attenuates Caffeine Bitterness by Inhibiting the Bitter Receptors TAS2R43 and TAS2R46. J Agric Food Chem. 2018 Mar 14;66(10):2301-2311. 2. Kobayashi Y, et al. Inhibitory effects of geranium essential oil and its major component, citronellol, on degranulation and cytokine production by mast cells. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2016 Jun;80(6):1172-8. 3. Lapczynski A, et al. Fragrance material review on (+)-(R)-citronellol. Food Chem Toxicol. 2008 Nov;46 Suppl 11:S114-6. |