Geranic acid

Geranic acid

Chembox new
Name = Geranic acid
ImageFile = Geranic acid.png ImageName = Geranic acid
IUPACName = 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienoic acid
OtherNames = Geranic acid
Section1 = Chembox Identifiers
SMILES = C/C(C)=CCC/C(C)=C/C(O)=O
CASNo = 459-80-3
RTECS =
Section2 = Chembox Properties
Formula = C10H16O2
MolarMass = 168.24 g/mol
Appearance = oily
Density = 0.97 g/cm3, liquid
Solubility =
MeltingPt =
BoilingPt = 249-251 °C (522.15-524.15 K)
pKa =
Viscosity = ?
Section3 = Chembox Structure
Coordination =
CrystalStruct =
Dipole =
Section7 = Chembox Hazards
MainHazards =
FlashPt =
Section8 = Chembox Related
Function = acids
OtherFunctn = Octanoic acid
OtherCpds = Geraniol
Geranial

Geranic acid, or 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienoic acid, is a pheromone used by some organisms.

References

External links

* [http://www.pherobase.com/database/compounds-detail-geranic%20acid.html Pherobase: Geranic acid]


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