(+/-)-GEOSMIN

Synonym(s):2β,6α-Dimethylbicyclo[4.4.0]decan-1β-ol;Drinking Water Odor Standards;Odor Standards

CAS NO.：16423-19-1
Empirical Formula: C12H22O
Molecular Weight: 182.3
MDL number: MFCD00055578
EINECS: 622-365-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-25 18:01:24

What is (+/-)-GEOSMIN?

The Uses of (+/-)-GEOSMIN

Geosmin is a major volatile component of beet essence, also determined to be the potent earthy odor contaminant of fish, beans, water.

The Uses of (+/-)-GEOSMIN

(±)-Geosmin solution is commonly used in the odorant removal/degradation studies in the water and food chemistry.

The Uses of (+/-)-GEOSMIN

(±)-Geosmin has been used as a standard for GC-MS based analytical techniques. Geosmin has also been used to study its adsorption on activated carbon.

Definition

ChEBI: (+)-geosmin is a geosmin. It is an enantiomer of a (-)-geosmin.

Biochem/physiol Actions

(±)-Geosmin is produced by Streptomyces coelicolor and cyanobacteria.

Properties of (+/-)-GEOSMIN

Boiling point:	110-112 °C(Press: 8 Torr)
Density	0.985±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Flash point:	11 °C
storage temp.	-20°C
solubility	Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Oil
pka	15.23±0.60(Predicted)
color	colorless
Odor	at 0.01 % in dipropylene glycol. earthy soil humus dirt

Safety information for (+/-)-GEOSMIN

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.