Hydroxycitronellal (7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal) is an odorant used in perfumery. Its molecular formula is C10H20O2.
It derives from a citronellal. 7-Hydroxy-3, 7-dimethyloctanal, also known as 3, 7-dimethyl-7-hydroxyoctan-1-al or 7-hydroxycitronellal, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as medium-chain aldehydes.
It has a sweet floral, lily, sweet, green, waxy, tropical, and slight melon and citrus undertones.
The hydroxycitronellal & indole condensation product is known as Indolene [68908-82-7]. (Has a floral animalic note).
The hydroxycitronellal & methyl anthranilate Schiff-base is known as Aurantiol (aka Auralva). It is extensively used in a large variety of floral notes such as orange-blossom, linden-blossom and tuberose. See also Citronellal
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