Identification

Namegeranyl nitrile
IUPAC3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienenitrile
CAS Number5146-66-7
EINECS225-918-0
FDA UNIIMS598KEL3M
Molecular FormulaC10 H15 N
Molecular Weight149.23655000
MDL NumberMFCD00001926

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Appearance pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 98.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.85900 to 0.87900 @ 25.00 °C., 0.86300 to 0.87100 @ 20.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.148 to 7.314
Pounds per Gallon - est. 7.189 to 7.256
Refractive Index 1.47600 to 1.48100 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 110.00 °C. @ 1.30 mm Hg, 222.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.025000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density >1 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point > 230.00 °F. TCC ( > 110.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) 2.989 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
Stability acid or alkali

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesnot used anymore

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium ,
Substantivity 56 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol.
Odor sample from International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 3100 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 4300 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

Categoryinformation only not used for fragrances or flavors
IFRA Critical EffectGenotoxicity
Recommendation for geranyl nitrile usage levels up toPROHIBITED: Should not be used as a fragrance ingredient.
Recommendation for geranyl nitrile flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

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Potential Uses

FR abronia FR agrumen aldehyde FR aldehydic FR almond FR almond blossom FR apple FR crabapple FR ash mountain ash FR blue mist FR bouquet FR cedrat FR cherry FR cherry blossom FL cherry wild cherry FR christmas FR chypre FR citronella FR citrus FL cloudberry bakeapple FR cologne FR colonia FR cortex FR crabapple blossom FR daffodil FR elder berry FR fir balsam FR floral FR frangipani plumeria FR ginger white ginger FR grapefruit FR green FR guava FR herbal FR kumquat FR lemon FR lemongrass FR lime FR linden flower FL/FR litsea cubeba FL/FR marigold FR muguet FR myrtle oil replacer FR neroli FR orange FR papaya FR passion fruit FR petitgrain FL/FR petitgrain bergamot petitgrain FL/FR petitgrain lemon petitgrain FL/FR petitgrain lime petitgrain FL/FR petitgrain mandarin oil replacer FR petitgrain orange petitgrain FL/FR petitgrain tangerine petitgrain FR pineapple FR pomegranate FR rhubarb FR rose FL/FR rue FR spice FL starfruit FR tangerine FR verbena FR wintergreen

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

citralva (IFF) citranile 3,7- dimethyl octa-2,6-diene nitrile (Z+E)-3,7- dimethyl-2,6-octadiene-1-nitrile 3,7- dimethyl-2,6-octadienenitrile 3,7- dimethylocta-2,6-dienenitrile geranonitrile (Z+E)- geranyl nitrile geranyl nitrile (lrt 8) (Givaudan) geranylnitril 2,6- octadienenitrile, 3,7-dimethyl- verbenyle PubMed: In-vitro human skin penetration of the fragrance material geranyl nitrile. PubMed: Comparative metabolism of geranyl nitrile and citronellyl nitrile in mouse, rat, and human hepatocytes. PubMed: An assessment of the release of inorganic cyanide from the fragrance materials benzyl cyanide, geranyl nitrile and citronellyl nitrile applied dermally to the rat. PubMed: Urinary thiocyanate levels as a biomarker for the generation of inorganic cyanide from benzyl cyanide in the rat.