methyl geranate
2,6-octadienoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-, methyl ester
Identification
| Name | methyl geranate |
| IUPAC | methyl 3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienoate |
| CAS Number | 2349-14-6 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C11 H18 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 182.26286000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00036571 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 247.40 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 229.00 °F. TCC ( 109.60 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.970 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 21.24 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| 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
methyl 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienoate
methyl 3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienoate
methyl geraniate
2,6-
octadienoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-, methyl ester
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