Geranyl Acetate
Geranyl acetate is a natural organic compound. It is a colorless liquid with a pleasant floral or fruity rose aroma.
Geranyl acetate exists naturally in more than 80 essential oils, including Ceylon citronella, palmarosa, lemon grass, geranium, coriander and sassafras, etc.
It can be obtained by fractional distillation of essential oils. Geranyl acetate is industrially prepared by the esterification of acetic acid and geraniol.
It is mainly used in the fragrance formulation of perfumes, cosmetics, and soaps.
Substance Identification
Synonyms | Nerol Acetate | Geraniol Acetate | Acetic Acid | Geranyl Ester |
CAS | 105-87-3 |
EINECS | 203-341-5 |
FEMA | 2509 |
HS.CODE | N/A |
Molecular Formula | C12H20O2 |
Moleclar Weight | 196.29 |
Toxicological Information
LD50 oral, rat | 6330mg/kg |
Application & Uses
- extensively used in floral, herbaceous, and citrus fragrance
- used as a food additive in various fruit, berry, floral, and spice flavors
- used in household products
Features & Benefits
- Solubility: Soluble in: alcohol, fixed oils, paraffin oil,propylene glycol, slightly, water, 18.24 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
- Insoluble in: water, glycerin
Sales Specification
ITEM | VALUE |
---|---|
Appearance | Colorless clear liquid with floral odor |
Assay, sum of isomers | 90.00 to 100.00 |
Purity, % | 97 |
LD50 oral, rat | 6330mg/kg |
GHS Hazard Statements
H-Code | H315/317/412 |
P-Code | P261/264/272/273/280 |
Response | P302+P352 P333+P313 P362+P364 |
Storage | No data available |
Disposal | P501 |
Storage
- flammable materials should be stored in a separate safety storage cabinet or room
- ground all equipment containing material
- keep away from heat
- keep away from sources of ignition
- keep container tightly closed
- keep in a cool, well-ventilated place
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