Product Name: |
Geranyl acetate |
Synonyms: |
GERANYL ACETATE FCC;3,7-dimethyl-,acetate,(e)-6-octadien-1-ol;3,7-dimethyl-,acetate,trans-6-octadien-1-ol;3,7-Dimethyl-2-trans, 6-octadienyl acetate;GERANYL ACETATE WITH GC;GERANYL ACETATE EXTRA;GERANYL ACETATE PRIME;GERANYL ACETATE, NATURAL |
CAS: |
105-87-3 |
MF: |
C12H20O2 |
MW: |
196.29 |
EINECS: |
203-341-5 |
Product Categories: |
Acyclic Monoterpenes;Biochemistry;Terpenes;API | pharmaceutical intermediates |
Mol File: |
105-87-3.mol |
|
Melting point |
25°C |
Boiling point |
236-242 °C(lit.) |
density |
0.916 g/mL at 25 °C |
vapor density |
6.8 (vs air) |
vapor pressure |
0.07 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
refractive index |
n20/D 1.462 |
FEMA |
2509 | GERANYL ACETATE |
Fp |
220 °F |
storage temp. |
2-8°C |
form |
neat |
Specific Gravity |
0.916 |
Water Solubility |
<0.1 g/100 mL at 20 ºC |
JECFA Number |
58 |
CAS DataBase Reference |
105-87-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference |
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, acetate, (E)-(105-87-3) |
EPA Substance Registry System |
trans-Geraniol acetate (105-87-3) |
Hazard Codes |
Xi |
Risk Statements |
36/37/38 |
Safety Statements |
26-36-24/25 |
RIDADR |
UN1230 - class 3 - PG 2 - Methanol, solution |
WGK Germany |
3 |
RTECS |
RG5920000 |
F |
10-23 |
Hazard Note |
Irritant |
TSCA |
Yes |
HS Code |
29153900 |
Hazardous Substances Data |
105-87-3(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Description |
Geranyl acetate, used in numerous essential oils, is one of the most important natural fragrances. It is a colorless organic liquid with a sweet fruity or citrus top-note aroma. It can be used in soaps, creams, and in food as a fragrant and flavoring agent, in over 60 flavors including rose, lavender, carrot, lemongrass, peach, citronella, and many more. It is a major constituent of lime oil, with great economic importance. In addition, its antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects have been investigated. It has been found safe for food use by the FDA. |
Reference |
http://silverstripe.fkit.hr/cabeq/assets/Uploads/Cabeq-2016-01-2232.pdf |
Description |
Geranyl acetate has a pleasant, flowery odor reminiscent of rose lavender. It has a burning taste, initially somewhat bitter and then sweet. It is produced from geraniol by acetylation or by fractional distillation of essential oils in which it is present. |
Chemical Properties |
Geranyl acetate has a pleasant, fowery odor reminiscent of rose lavender It has a burning taste, initially somewhat bitter and then sweet. |
Chemical Properties |
Geranyl Acetate occurs in varying amounts in many essential oils: up to 60% in oils from Callitris and Eucalyptus species and up to 14% in palmarosa oil. A smaller amount occurs in, for example, geranium, citronella, petitgrain, and lavender oils. Geranyl acetate is a liquid with a fruity rose note, reminiscent of pear and slightly of lavender. It is used frequently in perfumery not only to create floral, fruity nuances (e.g., rose) but also for citrus and lavender notes. A small amount is added to fruit aromas for shading. |
Chemical Properties |
Clear, colorless liquid; odor of lavender. Soluble in alcohol and ether; insoluble in water and glycerol. Combustible. |
Uses |
Perfumery, flavoring |
Preparation |
From geraniol by acetylation or by fractional distillation of essential oils in which it is present. |
Definition |
ChEBI: A monoterpenoid that is the acetate ester derivative of geraniol. |
Aroma threshold values |
Detection: 9 to 460 ppb. |
Taste threshold values |
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: green, foral, fruity with a citrus nuance. |
General Description |
Clear colorless liquid with an odor of lavender. |
Air & Water Reactions |
Insoluble in water. |
Reactivity Profile |
Geranyl acetate should be protected from light. Geranyl acetate reacts with strong oxidizing agents. |
Fire Hazard |
Geranyl acetate is probably combustible. |
Safety Profile |
Mildly toxic by ingestion. A human skin irritant. Mutation data reported. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also ESTERS. |
Purification Methods |
Purify the fragrant smelling geranyl acetate by fractional distillation at as high a vacuum as possible. It is very soluble in EtOH but insoluble in H2O. [Beilstein 2 H 140, 2 I 65, 2 II 153, 2 III 299, 2 IV 204.] |
Raw materials |
Sodium acetate trihydrate-->Geraniol-->FEMA 2771-->LEMONGRASS OIL, WEST INDIAN TYPE-->CORIANDER OIL-->Ylang Ylang Oil |