Chemical Properties
Citronellic Acid Nitrile is a colorless liquid with a strong, lemon-like odor. The nitrile can be prepared from
citronellal oxime in the same way as mentioned earlier.
Uses
Citronellyl Nitrile is used in preparation method of Cyano-modified organic Silicon synthetic leather coating.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Trade name
Citronellylnitrile (BASF).
Synthesis
Citronellyl nitrile was synthesized from lemon eucalyptus oil as starting material by oximization and dehydration reactions.
