Geranyl Formate
Product Description
| Product | Geranyl Formate |
| CAS | 105-86-2 |
| Formula | C11H18O2 |
| Synonym | trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol formate, (E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl formate, (E)-neryl formate, Formic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-(E)-2,6-octadienyl ester, geranyl methanoate, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octad, 2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, 1-formate, (2E)-, (E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl formate |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.927 (204 c) |
| Practically Insoluble | in ether |
| Refractive Index | 1.45700 to 1.46600 @ 20.00 ยฐC |
| Boiling Point | 113.00 to 114.00 ยฐC. @ 15.00 mm Hg |
| Specific gravity | 0.90600 to 0.92000 @ 25.00 ยฐC |
| Pounds/Gallon | 7.539 to 7.655 |
| logP (o/w) | 3.71 |
| Vapor Density | >1 |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
| Assay | 85.00 to 100.00 % sum of isomers |
| Boiling Point | 216.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 2.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.015400 mm/Hg @ 25.00 ยฐC |
| Odor Type | floral |
| Odor | Floral, green, fruity, apple and peach with tropical nuances |
| Taste | Green, floral, citrus, waxy, fruity, apple and apricot-like |
| Insolubility | in water, glycerin, propylene glycol |
| Molecular weight | 182.26 |
| Color | colorless to slightly yellow liquid or oil |
| Solubility | alcohol, fixed oils |
| Chemical Structure | ![]() |
| Notes | FEMA# 2514 Use: PERFUMING |
| Class | Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds |

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