| BRI Product Number: |
520 |
| BRI Product Name: |
GERANIC ACID |
| CAS Number: |
459-80-3 |
| FEMA Number: |
4121 |
| Council Of Europe Number: |
10094 |
| Molecular Weight: |
168.24 |
| Molecular Formula: |
C10H16O2 Structure |
| Synonyms: |
2,6-Octadienoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-
3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIENOIC ACID
GERANIC ACID
|
| CAS Name: |
2,6-Octadienoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl- |
|
| APPLICATION INFORMATION |
| Odor Description: |
Green, floral, weedy, woody notes. |
| Fragrance Use: |
Useful in geranium and rose imitations. Also has applications in tea fragrances. |
| Flavor Use:
| Found in bitter orange and lemon balm, this can be used to balance out sweet notes in those or other citrus formulations. |
| Recommended Use Level: |
4% |
|
| SPECIFICATIONS | Chromatograph |
| Minimum Purity: |
90.0% (sum of isomers) |
| Appearance: |
colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Refractive Index: |
1.479 : 1.489 at 20 deg C |
| Specific Gravity: |
0.952 : 0.958 at 25 deg C |
|
| TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
MSDS
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| Flash Point: |
230 deg F (CC) |
| Boiling Point (approx): |
75C @ 0.5 mm Hg |
| Solubility: |
Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol. |
| Kosher: |
YES Certificate |
| Halal: |
YES Certificate |
| Regulatory Status: |
TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(207-299-9) PICCS |
| RIFM Monograph: |
YES |
| Natural: |
NO |
| Nature Identical: |
YES |
| Export Tariff Code: |
2916.19.6000 |
| Shipped as Dangerous Good: |
NO |
|
| PACKAGING AND STORAGE |
| Recommended Packaging: |
Glass or Plastic |
| Shelf Life: |
48 months from manufacture date |
| Recommended Storage: |
Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area. |
| Additives: |
synthetic alpha tocopherol
@ 0.10% |
|
| Last Revised: |
05/05/2008 |
