- Geranyl acetate
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Name = Geranyl acetate
ImageFile = Geranyl acetate skeletal.svg
ImageName = Geranyl acetate
IUPACName = 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-
octadiene acetate
OtherNames = Geranyl acetate
Acetyl geraniol
Section1 = Chembox Identifiers
CASNo = 105-87-3
SMILES = C/C(C)=CCC/C(C)=C/COC(C)=O
Section2 = Chembox Properties
Formula = C12H20O2
MolarMass = 196.29 g/mol
Density = 0.916 g/cm3 at 15 °C
MeltingPt =<25 °C
BoilingPt = 245 °CGeranyl acetate is a natural
organic compound that is classified as a monoterpene. It is a colorless liquid with a pleasant floral or fruity rose aroma. Its condensed liquid has a sightly yellow color. Geranyl acetate is insoluble in water, but soluble in some organic solvent such as alcohol & oil.Geranyl acetate is a natural constituent of more than 60
essential oil s, including Ceyloncitronella ,palmarosa ,lemon grass , petit grain,neroli ,geranium ,coriander ,carrot , Camden woollybutt, andsassafras . It can be obtained by fractionaldistillation of essential oils.Geranyl acetate is an
ester that can be prepared semi-synthetically by the simple condensation of the more common natural terpenegeraniol withacetic acid .Geranyl acetate is used primarily as a component of perfumes for creams and soaps and as a flavoring ingredient. It is used particularly in rose, lavender and geranium formulations where a sweet fruity or citrus aroma is desired.
It is listed on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's list of substances "generally recognized as safe".
References
* [http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/index.cfm?objectid=0706A756-AEA4-EED4-BF02F5F89DEF0425 Carcinogenesis Studies of Food Grade Geranyl Acetate]
*"Fragrance raw materials monographs: Geranyl acetate. "Food and Cosmetics Toxicology", Volume 12, Issues 7-8 , December 1974, Pages 885-886.
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