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Neryl acetate

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Neryl acetate
Skeletal formula of neryl acetate
Ball-and-stick model of the neryl acetate molecule
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
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3D model (JSmol)
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ECHA InfoCard 100.004.964 Edit this at Wikidata
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InChI
  • 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
SMILES
  • O=C(OC\C=C(/CC/C=C(\C)C)C)C
Properties
Chemical formula C12H20O2
Molar mass 196.290 g·mol
Appearance colorless liquid
Hazards
Flash point 99 °C (210 °F)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). Infobox references
Chemical compound

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

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, takasago.com


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