Geranyl Isovalerate
Aroma Chemical CAS 109-20-6
A green fruity note with an apple and blueberry character and a soft pineapple facet.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Green |
| Descriptor 2 | Melon |
| Descriptor 3 | Herbal |
| Impact Level | Medium (estimated) |
| Tenacity2 | 24 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 109-20-6 |
| INCI Name | Geranyl isovalerate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C15H26O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 238.37 |
| IUPAC Name | [(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] 3-methylbutanoate |
| InChIKey | SOUKTGNMIRUIQN-NTEUORMPSA-N |
Synonyms
butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester; (E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl 3-methyl butanoate; 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl 3-methylbutanoate, trans-; (E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl isopentanoate; (E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl isovalerate; trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl isopentanoate; [(3E)-3,7-dimethylocta-3,6-dienyl] 3-methylbutanoate; geranyl 3-methyl butanoate; geranyl 3-methylbutanoate; geranyl iso valerate; geranyl isopentanoate; (E)-geranyl isovalerate; geranyl isovalerate natural; geranyl isovalerate S; geranyl isovalerianate; (E)-neryl isovalerate; iso valeric acid geranyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 277 °C |
| Flash Pointe | 110.00 °C |
| Density | 0.88600 |
| Refractive Index | 1.45600 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 5.225 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 0.2633 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid |
e Estimated from a closely related isomer of the same molecule. Actual values vary by supplier, grade and quality.
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