3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile

IUPAC Name: 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile
The MF of 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile (5146-66-7) is C₁₀H₁₅N.

                                
The MW of 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile (5146-66-7) is 149.23.
Synonyms of 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile (5146-66-7): 3,7-Dimethyl-octa-2,6-dienenitrile ; 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile ; 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadiene-1-nitrile ; 2,6-Dimethyl-1,5-heptadienyl cyanide ;  Geranonitrile ; Geranyl nitrile
Product Categories: Acyclic Monoterpenes;Biochemistry;Terpenes;Alphabetical Listings;C-D;Flavors and Fragrances;C10 to C27;Cyanides/Nitriles;Nitrogen Compounds
Water Solubility: slightly soluble
Form: clear yellow liquid
Index of Refraction: 1.465  
EINECS: 225-918-0
Density: 0.858 g/ml
Flash Point: 103.7 °C
Boiling Point: 247.9 °C

   3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile (5146-66-7) has a fresh lemon scent,used for the preparation of floral, fruit aroma cosmetics and soap flavor.

By the reaction of citral oxime with hydroxylamine-based produce citral oxime, and then acetic anhydride as the bleaching agent into Lemonile. And then during and after washing, layering separation, vacuum distillation obtained Lemonile.

Safety information of 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile (5146-66-7):
Hazard Codes  Xn,N
Risk Statements 
51/53  Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
68  Possible risk of irreversible effects
20/21  Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin
Safety Statements 
36/37  Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
61  Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet
23  Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer)
RIDADR  UN 3082 9/PG 3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  RG5370000