Neryl acetate
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| Preferred IUPAC name
(2Z)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl acetate | |
| Other names
Nerol acetate; Acetic acid neryl ester; cis-Geranyl acetate | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.004.964 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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| Properties | |
| C12H20O2 | |
| Molar mass | 196.290 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | colorless liquid |
| Density | 0.91 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point | 231 °C (448 °F; 504 K) |
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| Flash point | 99 °C (210 °F)[1] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Neryl acetate is a terpenoid found in citrus oils. It is the acetate ester of nerol, a diastereomer (or geometric isomer) of the more common fragrance geranyl acetate.[2] Its aroma is described as floral, rose, soapy, citrus, dewy, pear, sweet, grapefruit, fruity, and tropical.[3] In flavors and perfumery it is used to impart floral and fruity aromas.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Neryl acetate, Sigma-Aldrich
- ↑ Sell, Charles S. (2006). "Terpenoids". Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. doi:10.1002/0471238961.2005181602120504.a01.pub2. ISBN 0471238961.
- ↑ "neryl acetate". Scents and Flavors. Scents and Flavors. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ Neryl acetate Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, takasago.com
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