geronic acid
heptanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-6-oxo-
Identification
| Name | geronic acid |
| IUPAC | 2,2-dimethyl-6-oxoheptanoic acid |
| CAS Number | 461-11-0 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H16 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 172.22412000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J12.607A |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 308.81 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 311.00 °F. TCC ( 154.80 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.921 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 1.02e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
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 | information only not used for fragrances or flavors |
| Recommendation for geronic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for geronic acid flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2,2-
dimethyl-6-oxoheptanoic acid
heptanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-6-oxo-
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