LN-276481
GERANYL CAPROATE , 99% , 10032-02-7
Synonym(s):
(E)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl hexanoate;Geranyl hexanoate
Update time: 2023-04-23
PRODUCT Properties
| Boiling point: | 335.57°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 0.892 g/mL at 25 °C |
| FEMA | 2515 | GERANYL HEXANOATE |
| refractive index | n20/D1.462 |
| Flash point: | 93℃ |
| color | A colourless oily liquid. |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. rose geranium fruity waxy |
| Odor Type | floral |
| JECFA Number | 70 |
| LogP | 6.23 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Hexanoic acid, (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester (10032-02-7) |
Description and Uses
Geranyl hexanoate has a rose-geranium odor with a strong undertone reminiscent of pineapple and banana.
Occasionally used in perfume compositions for variations in the heavier, sweet-exotic floral fragrance types such as Ylang Ylang, Ginger Lily and Wistaria, and also in Magnolia, Peony, Freesia, etc. in more modest amounts.
Safety
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | RG5926000 |
| Toxicity | Both the acute oral LD50 value in rats and the acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits exceeded 5 g/kg (Moreno, 1975). |
