Geranyl formate
- Product NameGeranyl formate
- CAS105-86-2
- MFC11H18O2
- MW182.26
- EINECS203-339-4
- MOL File105-86-2.mol
Chemical Properties
| Boiling point | 216 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.915 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 15Pa at 25℃ |
| refractive index | n |
| FEMA | 2514 | GERANYL FORMATE |
| Flash point | 210 °F |
| storage temp. | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C |
| solubility | Insoluble in water, Propylene glycol and Glycerin. Soluble in alcohol and oils, also in mineral oil. |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Odor | Fresh, but somewhat dry, green-rosy, ‘leafy” odor, diffusive and remotely fruity. |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Odor Type | floral |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble |
| Decomposition | 176-178 ºC |
| JECFA Number | 54 |
| Major Application | flavors and fragrances |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | PERFUMING |
Safety Information
| Safety Statements | 24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | RG5925700 |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
| HS Code | 38220090 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| Hazard Classifications | Aquatic Acute 1 Aquatic Chronic 2 Skin Sens. 1 |
| Toxicity | The acute oral LD50 value in rats was reported as > 6 g/kg (Weir, 1971). The acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits was reported as > 5 g/kg (Weir, 1971). |
