Product Name: GERANYL ISOVALERATE
Synonyms: Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester, (E)-;Butyric acid, 3-methyl-, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester, (E)-;Geranyl isopentanoate;geranyl3-methylbutanoate;Isovaleric acid, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester, (E)-;trans-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl isopentanoate;trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienylisopentanoate;ISOVALERIC ACID GERANYL ESTER
CAS: 109-20-6
MF: C15H26O2
MW: 238.37
EINECS: 203-655-2
Product Categories: Alphabetical Listings;Flavors and Fragrances;G-H
Mol File: 109-20-6.mol
GERANYL ISOVALERATE Structure
GERANYL ISOVALERATE Chemical Properties
Boiling point 279 °C(lit.)
density 0.89 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
FEMA 2518 | GERANYL ISOVALERATE
refractive index n20/D 1.458(lit.)
Fp 113 °C
JECFA Number 75
CAS DataBase Reference 109-20-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester (109-20-6)
Safety Information
WGK Germany 2
RTECS RG5927700
MSDS Information
GERANYL ISOVALERATE Usage And Synthesis
Description Geranyl isovalerate has a rose odor with an apple-pineapple undertone and a sweet apple taste.
Chemical Properties Geranyl isovalerate has a rose odor with an apple–pineapple undertone and sweet apple taste.
Chemical Properties Geranyl Isovalerate is a liquid with a strongly fruity rose odor. It is used in perfume and flavor compositions.
Occurrence Reported found in Eucalyptus citriodora Hook, kumquat peel oil, lovage root and lovage leaf
Uses Geranyl Isovalerate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a moderately stable, light yellow liquid of fruity odor. it should be stored in glass or tin containers. it is used in fruit flavors such as apple or pear with applications in beverages, ice cream, candy, and baked goods at 4–11 ppm.
Taste threshold values Taste characteristics at 15 ppm: green, fruity, oily, herbal and melon-like.
Safety Profile A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also ESTERS.
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