Geranyl acetate
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| Chemical name | 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6- octadiene-1-ol acetate |
| Other names | Geranyl acetate Acetyl geraniol |
| Chemical formula | C12H20O2 |
| Molecular mass | 196.29 g/mol |
| CAS number | [105-87-3] |
| Density | 0.916 g/cm3 at 15 °C |
| Melting point | <25 °C |
| Boiling point | 245 °C |
| SMILES | C/C(C)=C\CC/C(C)=C/COC(C)=O |
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Geranyl acetate is a natural organic compound that is classified as a monoterpene. It is a colorless liquid with a pleasant floral or fruity aroma.
Geranyl acetate is a natural constituent of more than 60 essential oils, including Ceylon citronella, palmarosa, lemon grass, petit grain, neroli, geranium, coriander, carrot, and sassafras. It can be obtained by fractional distillation of essential oils.
Geranyl acetate is an ester that can be prepared semi-synthetically by the simple condensation of the more common natural terpene geraniol with acetic 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 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".
[edit] References
- 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.
