GERANYL PROPIONATE

CAS NO.：105-90-8
Empirical Formula: C13H22O2
Molecular Weight: 210.31
MDL number: MFCD00027009
EINECS: 203-344-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-25 18:01:04

What is GERANYL PROPIONATE?

Description

Geranyl propionate has a fruity, somewhat flowery odor and a bitter taste. Prepared by esterificaiton of geraniol with propionic acid in the presence of a catalyst.

Chemical properties

Colorless liquid; roselike odor. Soluble in most oils; insoluble in glycerol. Combustible.

Chemical properties

Geranyl Propionate has a fruity rose odor and is used in perfumery in heavy blossomfragranceswith a secondary fruity note.

Chemical properties

Geranyl propionate has a fruit, somewhat fowery odor and bitter taste.

Occurrence

Reported found in bitter orange peel, hop oil, cardamom, Salvia, chervil, lemon and mandarin orange peel oils, bergamot oil, and Spanish sage

The Uses of GERANYL PROPIONATE

Perfumery, flavoring.

Preparation

By esterifcation of geraniol with propionic acid in the presence of a catalyst.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 10 ppb.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 5.0 ppm: waxy, foral rosey, vegetative and fruity tropical, with an herbal nuance.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Safety Profile

Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Properties of GERANYL PROPIONATE

Boiling point:	252 °C738 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.899 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	3.09Pa at 25℃
refractive index	n20/D 1.456(lit.)
FEMA	2517 \| GERANYL PROPIONATE
Flash point:	>230 °F
solubility	0.9% soluble in water, almost insoluble in alcohol and oils. About 5% soluble in hot water
color	White or colorless plate-like crystals
Odor	at 100.00 %. floral fresh waxy fruity rose tropical citrus geranium powdery
Water Solubility	2.22mg/L at 25℃
JECFA Number	62
CAS DataBase Reference	105-90-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, propanoate, (2E)- (105-90-8)

Safety information for GERANYL PROPIONATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	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.