Geranyl formate

Geranyl formate
  • CAS No.:105-86-2
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Geranyl formate Basic information
Product Name:Geranyl formate
Synonyms:(2E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl formate;2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, formate, (E)-;2,6-Octadien-1-ol,3,7-dimethyl-,formate,(E)-;formicacidtrans-3,7-dimethyl-octa-2,6-dienylester;Geraniol formate;geraniolformate;trans-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol formate;trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-olformate
CAS:105-86-2
MF:C11H18O2
MW:182.26
EINECS:203-339-4
Product Categories:Alphabetical Listings;Flavors and Fragrances;Acyclic Monoterpenes;Biochemistry;Terpenes;G-H
Mol File:105-86-2.mol
Geranyl formate Chemical Properties
Boiling point 216 °C(lit.)
density 0.915 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure 15Pa at 25℃
refractive index n20/D 1.46(lit.)
FEMA 2514 | GERANYL FORMATE
Fp 210 °F
storage temp. under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
form clear liquid
color Colorless to Almost colorless
Water Solubility Insoluble
Decomposition 176-178 ºC
JECFA Number54
LogP4.1 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference105-86-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferenceGeranyl formate(105-86-2)
EPA Substance Registry System2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, formate, (2E)- (105-86-2)
Safety Information
Safety Statements 24/25
WGK Germany 1
RTECS RG5925700
HS Code 38220090
toxicityThe acute oral LD50 value in rats was reported as > 6 g/kg (Weir, 1971). The acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits was reported as > 5 g/kg (Weir, 1971).
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Geranyl formate Usage And Synthesis
DescriptionGeranyl formate has a fresh, green, leafy, rose odor with a bitter taste. Geranyl formate is prepared by direct esterification of geraniol with formic acid.
Chemical PropertiesGeranyl formate has a fresh, green, leafy, rose odor with a bitter taste.
Chemical PropertiesColorless liquid. rose-like odor. Insoluble in alcohol and ether. Occurs in several essential oils. Combustible.
Chemical PropertiesGeranyl Formate is a liquid with a fresh, crisp, herbal, fruity rose odor. It is used as a modifier of, among others, rose, geranium, and neroli compositions.
OccurrenceReported found in geranium oil and in the oil of Ledum palustre Also reported found in citrus peel oils, hop oil, rabbiteye blueberry, white wine, black tea and fermented tea
UsesPerfumes and soaps, flavoring, synthetic neroli oil.
DefinitionChEBI: The formate ester of geraniol.
PreparationPrepared by direct esterifcation of geraniol with formic acid.
Aroma threshold valuesDetection: 200 ppb.
Taste threshold valuesTaste characteristics at 10 ppm: green, foral, citrus, waxy, fruity, apple and apricot-like.
Flammability and ExplosibilityNotclassified
Safety ProfileLow toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. A human skin irritant and an experimental eye irritant. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also ESTERS.
Geranyl formate Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materialsFormic acid-->Geraniol-->(-)-MENTHYL CHLOROFORMATE

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