Neryl acetate

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Neryl acetate
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Names
Preferred IUPAC name
(2Z)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl acetate
Other names
Nerol acetate; Acetic acid neryl ester; cis-Geranyl acetate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
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PubChem CID
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C12H20O2/c1-10(2)6-5-7-11(3)8-9-14-12(4)13/h6,8H,5,7,9H2,1-4H3/b11-8-
    Key: HIGQPQRQIQDZMP-FLIBITNWSA-N
  • InChI=1/C12H20O2/c1-10(2)6-5-7-11(3)8-9-14-12(4)13/h6,8H,5,7,9H2,1-4H3/b11-8-
    Key: HIGQPQRQIQDZMP-FLIBITNWBJ
  • O=C(OC\C=C(/CC/C=C(\C)C)C)C
Properties
C12H20O2
Molar mass 196.290 g·mol−1
Appearancecolorless liquid
Hazards
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).

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] In flavors and perfumery it is used to impart floral and fruity aromas. [3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Neryl acetate, Sigma-Aldrich
  2. ↑ Sell, Charles S. (2006). "Terpenoids". Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. doi:10.1002/0471238961.2005181602120504.a01.pub2. ISBN   0471238961.
  3. ↑ Neryl acetate Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine , takasago.com


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