Geranyl Formate
Aroma Chemical CAS 105-86-2
A fresh rosy note with neroli and tea rose facets over a green leafy base. Dry and diffusive, it lifts rose and cologne accords with a natural sparkle.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Green |
| Descriptor 3 | Rose |
| Odor Impact1 | 150 |
| Tenacity2 | 24 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 105-86-2 |
| INCI Name | Geranyl formate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H18O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 182.26 |
| IUPAC Name | [(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] formate |
| InChIKey | FQMZVFJYMPNUCT-YRNVUSSQSA-N |
Synonyms
Trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl Formate; geranyl Methanoate; Trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl Methanoate; trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol formate; (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, 1-formate; (E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl formate; (E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl methanoate; 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl methanoate, trans-; (E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl formate; 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl formate, (E)-; (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl formate; [(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] formate; (E)-formic acid 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester; formic acid geraniol ester; geraniol formate; (E)-geranyl formate; nat. geranyl formate; geranyl formate 98; geranyl formate extra FCC; geranyl formate FCC; geranyl formate flavor; geranyl formate natural; geranyl formate S; geranyle formiate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 216 °C |
| Flash Point | 85.00 °C |
| Density | 0.906 |
| Refractive Index | 1.457 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.015000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.5 |
| Solubility | soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils; insoluble in glycerol, propylene glycol, water |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow liquid/fresh, leafy, rose-like odour |
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