Chemistry:Neryl acetate

Neryl acetate

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
CAS Number	141-12-8 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:141210
ChemSpider	1266018
PubChem CID	1549025
UNII	OF82IJU18H Y
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−1
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 [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Tracking categories (test):

• SizeSet

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. Its aroma is described as floral, rose, soapy, citrus, dewy, pear, sweet, grapefruit, fruity, and tropical. In flavors and perfumery it is used to impart floral and fruity aromas.

See also

• Geranyl acetate