geranyl hexanoate

Independent reference data for geranyl hexanoate (CAS 10032-02-7), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional ClassesFlavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

Geranyl caproate; Geranyl hexanoate; 10032-02-7; [(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] hexanoate; Neryl caproate; FEMA No. 2515; Geranyl hexanoate (natural); Hexanoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester, (E)-; Hexanoic acid, (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl ester; EINECS 233-102-0; 7YL4OO10LS; Hexanoic acid, (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester; 2,6-OCTADIEN-1-OL, 3,7-DIMETHYL-, HEXANOATE, (E)-; (E)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl n-hexanoate; AI3-36014; GERANIOL CAPROATE

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Floral No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	100% (90 / 90)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	100% (90 / 90)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (90 of 90) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 90 of 90 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

geranyl hexanoate is identified by CAS 10032-02-7, molecular formula C16H28O2 and molecular weight 252.21 g/mol. UNII 7YL4OO10LS; ChEBI 196061; InChIKey ARVSCQUZFFSNKF-NTCAYCPXSA-N. Boiling Point: 240 °C; Density: 0.890 (15.5 °C); Refractive Index: 1.45.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.