Geranyl acetate

Geranyl acetate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
(2E)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl acetate
Other names
Geraniol acetate; Geranyl ethanoate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.038
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C12H20O2/c1-10(2)6-5-7-11(3)8-9-14-12(4)13/h6,8H,5,7,9H2,1-4H3/b11-8+ Y
    Key: HIGQPQRQIQDZMP-DHZHZOJOSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/C12H20O2/c1-10(2)6-5-7-11(3)8-9-14-12(4)13/h6,8H,5,7,9H2,1-4H3/b11-8+
    Key: HIGQPQRQIQDZMP-DHZHZOJOBM
  • O=C(OC/C=C(/CC/C=C(\C)C)C)C
Properties
C12H20O2
Molar mass 196.290 g·mol−1
Density 0.916 g/cm3 at 15 °C
Melting point < 25 °C (77 °F; 298 K)
Boiling point 240 to 245 °C (464 to 473 °F; 513 to 518 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Geranyl acetate is a terpenoid. It is a colorless liquid with a pleasant floral or fruity rose aroma. It is a colorless liquid but commercial samples can appear yellowish. Geranyl acetate is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Several hundred tons are produced annually.