CAS No. 5949-05-3

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(-)-Citronellal Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

CAS Number 5949-05-3
Molecular Formula

C10H18O
Molecular Weight (MW) 154.25
SMILES CC(CCC=C(C)C)CC=O

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Biological Activity

(-)-Citronellal is a naturally occurring monoterpene aldehyde derived from citronella oil that exhibits antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory properties. It modulates central and peripheral pain pathways, significantly reducing nociceptive behaviors in rodent models. Additionally, (-)-citronellal serves as a versatile chiral intermediate in organic synthesis for the preparation of various bioactive monoterpenoids and pharmaceutical agents. [1]

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FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.