Identification

Namegeranyl 2-methyl butyrate
CAS Number68705-63-5
EINECS272-100-4
FDA UNIIMRW7QH0M9I
Molecular FormulaC15 H26 O2
Molecular Weight238.37062000
Nikkaji NumberJ261.162G

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring1820 (E)-geranyl 2-methylbutyrate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.382 geranyl 2-methylbutyrate
FEMA Number4122
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)68705-63-5 ; GERANYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.98700 to 0.90300 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 8.213 to 7.514
Refractive Index 1.43900 to 1.44300 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 312.00 to 313.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 194.00 °F. TCC ( 90.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) 5.276 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
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Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description at 100.00 %.

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for geranyl 2-methyl butyrate usage levels up to8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)0.012 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA)ND (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI)2300 (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern1800 (μg/person/day)
Structure ClassI
baked goods10.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic)5.00000
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal5.00000
cheese7.00000
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes5.00000
confectionery froastings10.00000
egg products-
fats / oils5.00000
fish products2.00000
frozen dairy7.00000
fruit ices10.00000
gelatins / puddings5.00000
granulated sugar-
gravies20.00000
hard candy-
imitation dairy7.00000
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies5.00000
meat products2.00000
milk products7.00000
nut products-
other grains5.00000
poultry2.00000
processed fruits7.00000
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors5.00000
snack foods10.00000
soft candy-
soups5.00000
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces5.00000
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0)7.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0)5.00000
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0)10.00000
Processed fruit (04.1)7.00000
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2)-
Confectionery (05.0)10.00000
Chewing gum (05.3)-
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0)5.00000
Bakery wares (07.0)10.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0)2.00000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0)2.00000
Eggs and egg products (10.0)-
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0)-
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0)5.00000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0)10.00000
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1)-
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2)10.00000
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0)20.00000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0)5.00000

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Potential Uses

FR apple FR apricot FR chypre FR fern FR peach FR peony FR pineapple FR raspberry FR rose rose wild rose

Natural Occurrence

carrot root

Synonyms

butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl ester butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester butyric acid, 2-methyl-, geranyl ester dimethyl octa-2,6-dienyl 2-methyl butyrate (E)-3,7- dimethyl octa-2,6-dienyl 2-methyl butyrate dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl 2-methyl butanoic acid (2E)-3,7- dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl 2-methyl butanoic acid ester (2E)-3,7- dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl 2-methylbutanoate (E)-3,7- dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl 2-methylbutyrate [(2E)-3,7- dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] 2-methylbutanoate geranyl 2-methyl butanoate geranyl 2-methylbutanoate geranyl 2-methylbutyrate (E)- geranyl 2-methylbutyrate geranyl methyl ethyl acetate geranyl-2-methylbutyrate 2- methyl butanoic acid (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester (E)- neryl 2-methyl butyrate (E)- neryl 2-methylbutyrate Try the PubMed Search.