tetrahydrogeranic acid
citronellic acid, dihydro-
Identification
| Name | tetrahydrogeranic acid |
| IUPAC | 3,7-dimethyloctanoic acid |
| CAS Number | 5698-27-1 |
| EINECS | 227-175-8 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H20 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 172.26780000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J40.455A |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 268.00 to 269.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.002000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 254.00 °F. TCC ( 123.20 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.442 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 74.01 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 tetrahydrogeranic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for tetrahydrogeranic acid flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
citronellic acid, dihydro-
dihydrocitronellic acid
dimethyl octanoic acid
3,7-
dimethyl octanoic acid
3,7-
dimethyloctanoic acid
geranic acid, tetrahydro-
octanoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-
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