Nerol(CAS#106-25-2)
| Hazard Symbols | Xi – Irritant |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 – Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 – In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 – Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| UN IDs | UN1230 – class 3 – PG 2 – Methanol, solution |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | RG5840000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29052210 |
| Toxicity | The acute oral LD50 value in rats was reported as 4.5 g/kg (3.4-5.6 g/kg) (Moreno, 1972). The acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits exceeded 5 g/kg (Moreno, 1972). |
Introduction
Nerolidol, scientific name 1,3,7-trimethylhexylbenzene (4-O-methyl)hexanone, is an organic compound. The following is an introduction to the properties, uses, preparation methods and safety information of nerolidol:
Quality:
Nerolidol is a solid substance with a white crystalline powder in appearance. It has the aroma of orange and also gets its name. It has a relative molecular mass of about 262.35 g/mol and a density of 1.008 g/cm³. Nerolil is almost insoluble in water at room temperature, but it can be soluble in organic solvents such as alcohols and ethers.
Uses: Its unique orange aroma makes it one of the main aroma components in many products.
Method:
Nerolidol is mainly prepared by synthetic chemical methods. A commonly used preparation method is to synthesize nerolidol by reacting hexanone and methanol with hydrochloric acid as a catalyst. The specific preparation method needs to be carried out in a chemical laboratory or chemical plant.
Safety Information:
