Preferred name | geranyl formate |
Trivial Name | Geranyl formate |
Short Description | trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl formate |
Formula | C11 H18 O2 |
CAS Number | 105-86-2 |
FEMA Number | 2514 |
Flavis Number | 9.076 |
ECHA Number | 203-339-4 |
FDA UNII | 72O586X6ZI |
Nikkaji Number | J2.855J |
Beilstein Number | 1724191 |
MDL | MFCD00021047 |
COE Number | 343 |
xLogP3-AA | 3.50 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 54 geranyl formate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 105-86-2 ; GERANYL FORMATE |
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[(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] formate | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 105-86-2 |
Pubchem (cid): | 5282109 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134971333 |
Pherobase: | View |
(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
CHEBI: | View |
CHEMBL: | View |
KEGG (GenomeNet): | C12294 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB35156 |
FooDB: | FDB013793 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2915.13.5000 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 182.26286315918 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.539 to 7.655 |
Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.639 to 7.706 |
Refractive Index | 1.457 to 1.466 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 113 to 114°C @ 15 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 2 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 0.015 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 1 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 85 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 3.25 |
Shelf life | 36 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
fixed oils | Yes |
water, 23.73 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
glycerin | No |
propylene glycol | No |
Odor Type: Floral | |
fresh, rose, neroli, rose tea rose, green, floral, fruity, apple, peach, tropical | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 24 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1998) | At 100.00 %. fresh rose neroli tea rose green |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 21, No. 1, 33, (1996) | Floral, green, fruity, apple and peach with tropical nuances |
Flavor Type: Green | |
green, floral, citrus, waxy, fruity, apple, apricot | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 21, No. 1, 33, (1996) | At 10.00 ppm. Green, floral, citrus, waxy, fruity, apple and apricot-like |
Used in lemon, watermelon, peach, pear, red apple and fresh green beans flavors. | Green |
General comment | Fruity (pear, apple and apricot), fresh, dry, green, floral (rose), waxy, citrus |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Apple red apple, Apricot, Bergamot, Blueberry, Citrus, Currant, Decumaria, Eglantine, Fresh and clean, Geranium, Green, Guaiacwood, Hop, Jonesia, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Melon, Neroli, Orange blossom, Peach, Pear, Raspberry, Rose, Rose geranium, Rose leaf, Rose red rose, Rose tea rose, Rose white rose, Strawberry |
Flavoring purposes | Guaiacwood, Rose leaf, Tea, Tropical |
Other purposes | Rose wild rose |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
None found. | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
Pictogram | |
Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Human Experience: | |
2 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
gavage-rat LD50 [sex: M/F] 5460 mg/kg LD50 > 6 ml/kg. 1/5 rats died after 6 ml/kg (Weir & Wong, 1971a) oral-rat LD50 > 6000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 893, 1974. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 893, 1974. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Recommendation for geranyl formate usage levels up to: | |||
20.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 280.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 48.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Structure Class: | I | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
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average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 4.10000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 1.90000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | 0.80000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 1.60000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 1.60000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 3.40000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 7.50000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 6 (FGE.06): Straight-and branched-chain aliphatic unsatured primary alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and esters from chemical groups 1 and 4 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 6, Revision 1 (FGE.06Rev1) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 62 (FGE.62) Consideration of linear and branched-chain aliphatic unsaturated, unconjugated alcohols, aldehydes, acids, and related esters evaluated by JECFA (61st meeting) structurally related to esters of branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and of one secondary alcohol, and branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids evaluated by EFSA in FGE.05 (2005) and to straight- and branched-chain aliphatic unsaturated primary alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.06 (2004) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 202: 3-Alkylated aliphatic acyclic alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehydes and precursors with or without additional double bonds from chemical subgroup 1.1.3 of FGE.19[1] View page or View pdf |
Safety and efficacy of a,ß-unsaturated straight-chain and branched-chain aliphatic primary alcohols, aldehydes, acids and esters belonging to chemical group 3 when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):105-86-2 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :5282109 |
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WGK Germany:1 |
[(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] formate |
Chemidplus:0000105862 |
RTECS:RG5925700 for cas# 105-86-2 |