Organic molecule

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Geraniol
Functional groups
★ alcohols

★ alkyl groups
 Background Information

● Acyclic monoterpene alcohol

● Occurs naturally in over 200 plants
● Repels insects but attracts bees.
● Dangerous because it causes irritation
to skin and damage eyes.
 Chemical and physical properties

★ Molecular formula = C₁₀H₁₈O

★ Molecular Weight = 154.25 g/mol

★ Formal charge = 0
★ Isotope atom count = 0
★ Colour = Colorless to pale-yellow
★ State= Oily liquid
★ Odor = Sweet rose odor
★ Taste = sweet floral rose, citrus
with fruity, waxy nuances
 Chemical and physical properties

★ Boiling Point = 446 °F at 760 mm Hg

★ Melting Point = less than 5 °F
★ Soluble in water, alcohol, and oil
★ Density = 0.8894 at 68 °F
★ Stability = Stable under recommended
storage conditions.
★ In acidic solutions, geraniol is converted to
the cyclic terpene and terpineol.
★ Geraniol was able to inhibit bacteria and
fungi (antibacterial and antifungal)
 Applications

★ Components of plant essential oils

★ Used to produce in perfume and creams
★ Used to produce natural food flavoring agents
★ Used as an insect repellent
 Applications
★ Laboratory works

○ Cause a decrease in tumor growth in laboratory animals

○ Acts as an effective antimicrobial and antibacterial.

★ Medical works

○ Reducing inflammation in traumatic spinal cord injury

○ Fights cancerous tumors

○ Aid in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD)

Citral
Functional groups
★ aldehydes

★ alkyl
Background Information

★ Monoterpenoid and polyprenal

★ Presents in the oils of several plants

★ Has a role as a plant metabolite and a volatile oil component

★ Dangerous so we can’t eat or drink.

 Physical and Chemical properties

● Molecular formula = C10H16O.

● Molecular Weight = 152.23 g/mol
● Odor = Strong lemon odor
● Taste = bittersweet
● Colour = Appears as a clear yellow pale
● State = Liquid
● Density = Less dense than water
● Formal charge = 0
● Isotope atom count = 0
 Physical and Chemical properties
● Soluble in benzyl benzoate, diethyl phthalate, glycerin, propylene
glycol, mineral oil, fixed oils, alcohol, and water
● Boiling Point = 444 °F at 760 mmHg
● Melting Point = <-10 °C.
● Flash Point = 215 °F
● Stability= It is not stable to Alkalies and Strong acids
● Decomposition = emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes
● pH= 5.0 maximum for acid value
● Autoignition Temperature = 225 °C
● Reactive Group = Aldehydes Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic Unsaturated
● Isolation = Citral isolate in steam distilled lemon myrtle oil
● Has strong antimicrobial qualities
 Applications
★ Mostly used in all forms of cleaning or washing agents

★ Used as an ingredient in essential oils

★ Used in perfumery

★ Used as fragrances or odor agents which are air fresheners

★ Used as flavoring agents & colouring agents

 Applications
★ Used in manufacturing of other chemicals or laboratory chemicals

★ Included in alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages

★ Used to fortify lemon oil and produce lemon balm

★ Synthesis of vitamin A, ionone, and methyl ionone.

 Danger
➢ It causes skin and eyes irritation

➢ Cough when smoke

➢ Cause redness on your skin when touch

➢ It is combustible
 Geraniol

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Citral
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https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Citral#section=Canonical-SMI
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