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Geranyl butyrate

natural, ≥95%, FG

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CO2CH2CH=C(CH3)CH2CH2CH=C(CH3)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
224.34
FEMA Number:
2512
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
274c
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.048
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117

Assay

≥95%

refractive index

n20/D 1.461 (lit.)

bp

151-153 °C/18 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.896 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

apple; fruity; waxy; rose; sweet

SMILES string

[H]\C(CC\C(C)=C(/[H])COC(=O)CCC)=C(/C)C

InChI

1S/C14H24O2/c1-5-7-14(15)16-11-10-13(4)9-6-8-12(2)3/h8,10H,5-7,9,11H2,1-4H3/b13-10+

InChI key

ZSBOMYJPSRFZAL-JLHYYAGUSA-N

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General description

Geranyl butyrate is one of the key esters that may be contributing to the characteristic flavor of jamun fruit. It also occurs in tomato juice and tomato-based dried products.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Volatile flavour components of jamun fruit (Syzygium cumini L).
Vijayanand P, et al.
Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 16(1), 47-49 (2001)
Volatile compounds in tomato-based dried products
Narain N, et al.
Drying Technology, 28(2), 232-239 (2010)

Protocols

-(+)-Limonene, purum, ≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC); Geranyl tiglate; α-Terpineol, natural, ≥96%, FCC, FG; Geranyl formate; α-Pinene

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