Geranyl acetate

Geranyl acetate
Names
IUPAC name
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadiene1-yl acetate
Systematic IUPAC name
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadiene1-yl ethanoate
Other names
Geraniol acetate; Geranyl ethanoate
Identifiers
105-87-3 Yes
ChEBI CHEBI:5331 
ChemSpider 1266019 Yes
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PubChem 1549026
UNII 3W81YG7P9R Yes
Properties
Molecular formula
 C12H20O2
Molar mass 196.29 g·mol−1
Density 0.916 g/cm3 at 15 °C
Melting point < 25 °C (77 °F; 298 K)
Boiling point 240 °C (464 °F; 513 K)[1]
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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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 rose aroma. Its condensed liquid has a sightly yellow color. Geranyl acetate is insoluble in water, but soluble in some organic solvents such as alcohol and oil.

Geranyl acetate is a natural constituent of more than 60 essential oils, including Ceylon citronella, palmarosa, lemon grass, petit grain, neroli, geranium, coriander, carrot, Camden woollybutt, 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, lavender and geranium formulations where a sweet fruity or citrus aroma is desired.

It is designated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as generally recognized as safe (GRAS).

See also

References

  1. ↑ Geranyl acetate, Good Scents Company

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