W412101

Geranic acid

85%, stabilised

• Synonym(s): 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienoic acid
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂C=CHCH₂CH₂C(CH₃)=CHCO₂H
• CAS Number: 459-80-3
• Molecular Weight: 168.23
• FEMA Number: 4121
• Beilstein: 1763804
• EC Number: 207-299-9
• MDL number: MFCD00036493
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901980
• Flavis number: 8.081
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: Halal; Kosher
• description: Natural occurrence: tea, tomato, wine.
• Assay: 85%
• contains: synthetic α-tocopherol as stabilizer
• refractive index: n20/D 1.484 (lit.)
• bp: 250 °C (lit.)
• solubility: H₂O: insoluble; alcohol: soluble
• density: 0.97 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: green; floral; woody
• SMILES string: C\C(C)=C\CC\C(C)=C\C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C10H16O2/c1-8(2)5-4-6-9(3)7-10(11)12/h5,7H,4,6H2,1-3H3,(H,11,12)/b9-7+
• InChI key: ZHYZQXUYZJNEHD-VQHVLOKHSA-N

Description

General description

Geranic acid is a monoterpenemainly used in flavor, fragrance, cosmetics and agro-industries. In vitro studies show that geranic acid exhibits strong inhibitory activity against Fusarium graminearum and Colletotrichum graminicola, the two main fungal pathogens of maize. It may be responsible for the potent tyrosinase inhibitory activity of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus).

Application

Possible uses: orange, tea, mint, ripe fruit and melon notes.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor (neat): sweet, floral green, geranium leaf-like, woody with a citrus orange body nuance.

Taste at 20 ppm: sweet, woody, leafy, fruity body with some mouthfeel effects.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H312 - H315
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P332 + P313 - P362 + P364 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 271.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 133 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves