105-87-3 structure, C12H20O2
geranyl acetate
CAS No.: 105-87-3 Formula: C12H20O2 Molecular Weight: 196.28600
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geranyl acetate

CAS No.:

105-87-3

Formula:

C12H20O2

Molecular Weight: 196.28600
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Description

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 slightly 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).

Numbering system

MDL number MFCD00015037
PubChem number 24900977
RTECS number RG5920000
EINECS number 203-341-5

Properties

Appearance & Physical State

Colorless to yellowish liquid.

Density

0.91

Boiling Point

137ºC (25 torr)

Melting Point

< 25ºC

Flash Point

122ºC

Refractive Index

1.461-1.463

Stability

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Storage Condition

2-8ºC

Vapor Density

6.8 (vs air)

Vapor Pressure

0.07 mm Hg ( 20 °C)

Safety Info

RTECS

RG5920000

Safety Statements

S24/25

WGK Germany

3

Risk Statements

R36/37/38

Hazard Codes

Xi

Symbol

GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Declaration

H315; H319; H335

Caution Statement

P261; P305 + P351 + P338
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