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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