Geranyl propionate
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| IUPAC name
(2E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ylpropionate | |
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3D model (JSmol) |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.041 |
PubChem CID |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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| Properties | |
| C13H22O2 | |
| Molar mass | 210.317 g·mol−1 |
| Density | 0.899 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point | 252 °C (486 °F; 525 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Geranyl propionate is an organic compound from the group of propionates.
Presence
[edit]Geranyl propionate occurs naturally in Artemisia[1], lemon peel oil, kumquat peel oil, hops essential oil and green cardamom.[2]
Synthesis
[edit]Geranylpropionate can be prepared by enzymatic esterification of geraniol and propionic acid in a solvent-free system.[3]
Properties
[edit]Geranyl propionate is a colorless liquid.[4] The compound has a fruity odor and a bitter taste.[5]
Usage
[edit]In European Union, geranyl propionate is authorized for use as a feed additive for all animal species indefinitely according to Directive 70/524/EEC.[6] It is also used as a flavoring agent.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ↑ Vostrowsky, Otto; Brosche, Thorolf; Ihm, Helmut; Zintl, Robert; Knobloch, Karl (1981). "Über die Komponenten des ätherischen Öls aus Artemisia absinthium L. / On the Essential Oil Components from Artem isia absinthium L". Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C. 36 (5–6): 369–377. doi:10.1515/znc-1981-5-604.
- ↑ Yannai, Shmuel (23 October 2012). Dictionary of Food Compounds. CRC Press. ISBN 978-1-4200-8352-1.
- ↑ Paroul, Natália; Grzegozeski, Luana Paula; Chiaradia, Viviane; Treichel, Helen; Cansian, Rogério L.; Oliveira, J. Vladimir; De Oliveira, Débora (2010). "Production of geranyl propionate by enzymatic esterification of geraniol and propionic acid in solvent-free system". Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology. 85 (12): 1636–1641. Bibcode:2010JCTB...85.1636P. doi:10.1002/jctb.2475.
- ↑ https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/product/ALDRICH/W251700
- ↑ Burdock, George A. (19 April 2016). Fenaroli's Handbook of Flavor Ingredients. CRC Press. ISBN 978-1-4200-9086-4.
- ↑ "Durchführungsverordnung - 2020/1396 - EN - EUR-Lex".
- ↑ Yang, Shang-Tian; El-Ensashy, Hesham; Thongchul, Nuttha (24 May 2013). Bioprocessing Technologies in Biorefinery for Sustainable Production of Fuels, Chemicals, and Polymers. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1-118-64194-1.
- ↑ Burger, Alfons M. (20 March 2017). Leitfaden der modernen Parfümerie. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. ISBN 978-3-11-168587-8.
