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General Material Information

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
Synonyms
  • trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol formate
  • (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, 1-formate
  • (E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl formate
  • trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl formate
  • (E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl methanoate
  • trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl methanoate
  • 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl methanoate, trans-
  • (E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl formate
  • 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl formate, (E)-
  • (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl formate
  • [(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] formate
  • (E)- formic acid 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester
  • formic acid geraniol ester
  • formic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester, (E)-
  • formic acid, geraniol ester
  • geraniol formate
  • (E)- geranyl formate
  • nat. geranyl formate
  • geranyl formate 98
  • geranyl formate extra FCC
  • geranyl formate FCC
  • geranyl formate flavor
  • geranyl formate natural
  • geranyl formate S
  • geranyl formate, mixed isomer
  • geranyl formate, natural
  • geranyl methanoate
  • geranyle formiate
  • geranylformate
  • nerger formate (IFF)
  • (E)- neryl formate
  • 2,6-octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, formate, (2E)-
  • 2,6-octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, formate, (E)-
  • [(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] formate
  • 2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, 1-formate, (2E)-
  • 2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, formate, (E)-
  • 2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, formate, (2E)-
  • trans-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl formate
  • trans-2,6-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-8-yl methanoate
  • (E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl formate
  • NSC 21736
  • (E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol formate

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Other Information

(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
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PhysChem Properties

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

Organoleptic Properties

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

Occurrences

Safety Information

Safety information

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

Safety in use information

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 ppmaverage 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: --

Safety references

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
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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)
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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)
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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]
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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
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EPI System: View
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):105-86-2
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :5282109
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:1
[(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] formate
Chemidplus:0000105862
RTECS:RG5925700 for cas# 105-86-2