Chemistry: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
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
UNII
Properties
C12H20O2
Molar mass 196.290 g·mol−1
Appearance colorless 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).
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Neryl acetate is a terpenoid found in citrus oils. It is the acetate ester of nerol, an 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, takasago.com