Geranyl formate
[CAS 105-86-2]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Carboxylic acid and ester perfume >> Aliphatic carboxylate
• Name: Geranyl formate
• Synonyms: Geranyl methanoate; Formic acid Geranyl ester
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₈O₂
• Molecular Weight: 182.26
• CAS Registry Number: 105-86-2
• EC Number: 203-339-4
• FEMA: 2514

Properties

• Density: 0.916-0.924
• Boiling point: 216 °C
• Decomposition: 176-178 °C
• Refractive index: 1.460-1.465
• Water solubility: Insoluble

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1B	H317
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317