Geranyl Acetate Extra


  TICSA Code No.
C221948
 
Chemical Name (2E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl acetate C12H20O2
Synonym    
CAS No. 105-87-3 M.W. 196.29
 Odour Description Sweet, fruity-floral, rosy, somewhat green and remotely Lavender-like odour.  
 Occurrence in Nature
Found in oils of Dancus Carota L., citronella, lemongrass, palmarosa, geranium and others.
 
 Application Information
Widely used in floral, fruity, herbaceous, and citrus fragrances. Found in various fruit, berry, floral, and spice flavors.
 
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  Good
 Concentrated Fabric Softeners  Good Hair  Fair
 Soaps  Good Tenacity on Blotter > 12 Hours
 Alcoholic Fine Fragrances  Good Diffusivity Fairly Diffusive
 Toiletry Applications  Good    
 Antiperspirants  Good    
Typical Physical Properties
  Sp. Gr. (15/15)
0.9120-0.9190
 Flash Point oC 102 CC
 [a]20D      
 GC MIN 98% as Geranyl acetate    
 Appearance Colorless liquid    
CLogP 3.915    
FEMA/GRAS No. 2509