Identification

Namegeranyl benzoate
IUPAC[(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] benzoate
EINECS202-337-0
FDA UNIIB4M42WH83V
Molecular FormulaC17 H22 O2
Molecular Weight258.36074000
MDL NumberMFCD00036513
Nikkaji NumberJ60.346E
Beilstein3119464
CoE Number639

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring860 geranyl benzoate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.767 geranyl benzoate
FEMA Number2511
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)94-48-4 ; GERANYL BENZOATE
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to yellow clear oily liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers
Equivalence Factor for Assay 129.08
Food Chemicals Codex Listed Yes
Specific Gravity 0.98300 to 0.98900 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 8.180 to 8.229
Refractive Index 1.51600 to 1.52100 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 305.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 198.00 to 200.00 °C. @ 15.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.000017 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 230.00 °F. TCC ( 110.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) 5.705 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium
Substantivity > 8 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
Long-lasting rose, amber
Taste Description amber

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Human Experience2 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
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
limits in the finished product for - "leave on the skin contact"0.5000 % Recommendation.
limits in the finished product for - "wash off the skin contact"0.5000 % Recommendation.
limits in the finished product for - "no skin contact"4.0000 % Recommendation.
Recommendation for geranyl benzoate usage levels up to4.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)3.40 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA)0.03 (μg/capita/day)
Structure ClassI
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)0.10000
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy0.16000
fruit ices0.16000
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FR amber FR apricot FR chypre FR fern fixer FR geranium FR heather FR jasmin FR lavender FR peach FR pear FR rose FR rose red rose velvety FR violet FR ylang ylang

Natural Occurrence

ylang ylang

Synonyms

benzoic acid geraniol ester benzoic acid geranyl ester benzoic acid, geraniol ester dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl benzoate (E)-3,7- dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl benzoate trans-3,7- dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl benzoate (E)-3,7- dimethyl-2,6-octadiene-1-yl benzoate (2E)-3,7- dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl benzoate (2E)-3,7- dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl benzoate 3,7- dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl benzoate [(2E)-3,7- dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] benzoate geraniol benzoate (E)- geranyl benzoate geranyl benzoate S (E)- neryl benzoate 2,6- octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, benzoate, (2E)- 2,6- octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, benzoate, (E)- PubMed: In vivo anti-inflammatory activity of some naturally occurring O- and N-prenyl secondary metabolites. PubMed: Antiherbivore prenylated benzoic acid derivatives from Piper kelleyi. PubMed: Synthesis of 3-farnesyl salicylic acid, a novel antimicrobial from Piper multiplinervium. 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