(R)-(-)-Citronellyl bromide

About (R)-(-)-Citronellyl bromide

(R)-(-)-Citronellyl bromide is an API reference standard carrying the CAS registry number 10340-84-8. Formula C10H19Br, molecular weight 219.16 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (6R)-8-bromo-2,6-dimethyloct-2-ene. It is also known as (R)-8-bromo-2,6-dimethyloct-2-ene or (R)-(a)-Citronellyl bromide.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Laboratories use this the parent drug substance standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, (R)-(-)-Citronellyl bromide is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	(R)-(-)-Citronellyl bromide
Catalogue No.	VQ-040978
CAS Number	10340-84-8
IUPAC name	(6R)-8-bromo-2,6-dimethyloct-2-ene
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₉Br
Molecular weight	219.16 g/mol
Exact mass	218.067
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	QPKCDMXLSDFCQD-SNVBAGLBSA-N
SMILES	C[C@H](CCC=C(C)C)CCBr
PubChem CID	11042221

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	4.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of (R)-(-)-Citronellyl bromide?

The CAS Registry Number of (R)-(-)-Citronellyl bromide is 10340-84-8. It is also known as (R)-8-bromo-2,6-dimethyloct-2-ene, (R)-(a)-Citronellyl bromide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of (R)-(-)-Citronellyl bromide?

(R)-(-)-Citronellyl bromide has the molecular formula C10H19Br and a molecular weight of 219.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (6R)-8-bromo-2,6-dimethyloct-2-ene.

Which grade and pack sizes of (R)-(-)-Citronellyl bromide can I order?

We supply (R)-(-)-Citronellyl bromide in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with (R)-(-)-Citronellyl bromide?

Yes. Every lot of (R)-(-)-Citronellyl bromide is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can (R)-(-)-Citronellyl bromide be shipped internationally?

Yes. (R)-(-)-Citronellyl bromide is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.