Identification | More | [Name]
GERANIC ACID | [CAS]
459-80-3 | [Synonyms]
3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIENOIC ACID GERANIC ACID RARECHEM AL BO 0140 (2E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienoic acid 3,7-dimethyl-2,6(and2,7)-octadienoicacid 3,7-dimethyl-6-octadienoicacid 6-Octadienoicacid,3,7-dimethyl-2 geranic acid, mixture of isomers 3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienoic acid GERANIC ACID, TECH., 85%, MIXTURE OF ISO MERS 2,6-Octadienoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl- 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadenoic acid decaprenoic acid GERANID | [EINECS(EC#)]
207-299-9 | [Molecular Formula]
C10H16O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00036493 | [Molecular Weight]
168.23 | [MOL File]
459-80-3.mol |
Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
185-186 °C (decomp) | [Boiling point ]
250 °C(lit.) | [density ]
0.97 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
| [FEMA ]
4121 | [refractive index ]
n20/D 1.484(lit.)
| [Fp ]
>230 °F
| [storage temp. ]
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature | [solubility ]
H2O: insoluble | [pka]
5.17±0.33(Predicted) | [Odor]
at 10.00 % in propylene glycol. dry weedy acidic green moldy feet woody | [Odor Type]
green | [JECFA Number]
1825 | [BRN ]
1763804 | [LogP]
3.46 | [CAS DataBase Reference]
459-80-3(CAS DataBase Reference) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
2,6-Octadienoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl- (459-80-3) |
Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xn,Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R21:Harmful in contact with skin. R38:Irritating to the skin. | [Safety Statements ]
S36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves . | [WGK Germany ]
3 | [RTECS ]
RG5380000 | [F ]
10 | [Hazard Note ]
Irritant | [TSCA ]
Yes | [HS Code ]
2916199590 |
Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Colorless viscous liquid; neat; sweet, foral green, geranium leafike, woody with a citrus orange body nuance. | [Occurrence]
Reported found in tea, tomato and wine | [Uses]
Possible uses: orange, tea, mint, ripe fruit and melon notes. | [Definition]
ChEBI: Geranic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is octa-2,6-dienoic acid bearing two methyl substituents at positions 3 and 7 (the 2E-isomer). It has a role as a pheromone, an EC 1.14.18.1 (tyrosinase) inhibitor, a plant metabolite, an antifungal agent and a melanin synthesis inhibitor. It is a polyunsaturated fatty acid, a methyl-branched fatty acid, a monoterpenoid and an alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a geranate. | [Aroma threshold values]
Medium strength odor, green type; recommend smelling in a 10.0% solution or less. | [Taste threshold values]
Sweet, woody, leafy, fruity body with some mouthfeel effects at 20 ppm. | [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). | [Biochem/physiol Actions]
Odor (neat): sweet, floral green, geranium leaf-like, woody with a citrus orange body nuance. |
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