neryl octanoate
octanoic acid, (2Z)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl ester
Identification
| Name | neryl octanoate |
| IUPAC | [(2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] octanoate |
| CAS Number | 71648-18-5 |
| EINECS | 275-746-5 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C18 H32 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 280.45144000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J298.980H |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 364.00 to 365.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000016 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 215.00 °F. TCC ( 101.50 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 6.961 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
(Z)-3,7-
dimethyl octa-2,6-dienyl octanoate
(2Z)-3,7-
dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl octanoate
(Z)-3,7-
dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl octanoate
[(2Z)-3,7-
dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] octanoate
(Z)-
geranyl octanoate
octanoic acid, (2Z)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl ester
PubMed:
Identification of the sex pheromone of Idolus picipennis (Bach, 1852) revealed the presence of a cryptic sibling species.
PubMed:
New sex attractant composition for the click beetle Agriotes proximus: similarity to the pheromone of Agriotes lineatus.