Neryl Acetate


 TICSA Code No.
 C119393
 
Chemical Name (2Z)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl acetate C12H20O2
Synonym cis-Geranyl acetate  
CAS No. 141-12-8 M.W. 196.29
 Odour Description Very sweet, fruity-floral odour.  
 Occurrence in Nature
Melaleuca viridiflora.
 
 Application Information
Used in floral and fruity compositions to give body and roundness. Particularly effective in jasmine and neroli fragrances. Can also be used in citrus and raspberry flavors, and other fruit complexes
 
Typical Use Level: Up to 25%  
  Stability
 
 Substantivity  
 Hypochlorite Bleach  Poor Skin  Fair
 Perborate Powder Detergent  Fair Dry Fabric  Fair
 Liquid Detergent  Good Wet Fabric  Fair
 Concentrated Fabric Softeners  Good Hair  Fair
 Soaps  Good Tenacity on Blotter  > 24 Hours
 Alcoholic Fine Fragrances  Good Diffusivity Diffusive
 Toiletry Applications  Good    
 Antiperspirants  Good    
Typical Physical Properties
  Sp. Gr. (15/15)
0.9100-0.9170
 Flash Point oC 100 CC
 [a]20D      
 GC MIN 97% as Neryl acetate    
 Appearance Colorless liquid    
CLogP 3.915    
FEMA/GRAS No. 2773