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W251500

Sigma-Aldrich

Geranyl caproate

mixture of isomers, natural (US), ≥95%, FG

Synonym(s):

(E)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl hexanoate, Geranyl hexanoate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C16H28O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
252.39
FEMA Number:
2515
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
317
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.067
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

palm oil

Quality Level

grade

FG
Kosher
natural (US)

reg. compliance

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

Assay

≥95%

refractive index

n20/D 1.462

density

0.892 g/mL at 25 °C

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

geranium; floral; fruity; waxy; rose

SMILES string

CCCCCC(=O)OC\C=C(/C)CC\C=C(\C)C

InChI

1S/C16H28O2/c1-5-6-7-11-16(17)18-13-12-15(4)10-8-9-14(2)3/h9,12H,5-8,10-11,13H2,1-4H3/b15-12+

InChI key

ARVSCQUZFFSNKF-NTCAYCPXSA-N

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

200.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

93.33 °C - closed cup


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