Product Description

ProductGeranic Acid
CAS459-80-3
FormulaC10H16O2
Synonym3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienoic acid, 3,7-Dimethyl 2,6-Octadienoic Acid, 2,6-Octadienoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-, 3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienoic Acid

Typical Product Specifications

Appearencecolorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid
Pounds/Gallon7.930 to 7.980
Refractive Index1.47300 to 1.47900 @ 20.00 ยฐC
Melting Point21.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure0.000373 mm/Hg @ 25.00 ยฐC
Flash Point230.00 ยฐF. TCC
Odor Typegreen
Assay95.00 to 100.00 % sum of isomers
Boiling Point149.00 to 151.00 ยฐC. @ 18.00 mm Hg
Odordry weedy acidic green moldy feet woody
Specific gravity0.95300 to 0.95900 @ 25.00 ยฐC
logP (o/w)3.46
Insolubilityin water
Molecular weight168.24
Colorcolorless liquid
Solubilityalcohol
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
Notes

FEMA# 4121

This product is a green floral note with wood undertones.

Use: PERFUMING

ClassFlavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds, Chemical Intermediates, Organic Intermediates and Compounds
FunctionChemical Intermediate, Fragrance, Flavor
IndustryFood Chemicals, Flavor & Fragrance, Organics, Flavor, Fragrance
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