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Geranyl butyrate

greener alternative

natural, ≥95%, FG

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CO2CH2CH=C(CH3)CH2CH2CH=C(CH3)2
CAS Number:
106-29-6
Molecular Weight:
224.34
FEMA Number:
2512
Council of Europe no.:
274c
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24900981
Flavis number:
9.048
EC Number:
203-381-3
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00036538
Organoleptic:
apple; fruity; waxy; rose; sweet
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher, natural
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Level

300, 400

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher, natural

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 117

assay

≥95%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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refractive index

n20/D 1.461 (lit.)

bp

151-153 °C/18 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.896 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Aligned

organoleptic

apple; fruity; waxy; rose; sweet

SMILES string

[H]\C(CC\C(C)=C(/[H])COC(=O)CCC)=C(/C)C

InChI

1S/C14H24O2/c1-5-7-14(15)16-11-10-13(4)9-6-8-12(2)3/h8,10H,5-7,9,11H2,1-4H3/b13-10+

InChI key

ZSBOMYJPSRFZAL-JLHYYAGUSA-N

General description

Geranyl butyrate is one of the key esters that may be contributing to the characteristic flavor of jamun fruit. It also occurs in tomato juice and tomato-based dried products.
We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

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pictograms

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GHS07

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H335

Hazard Classifications

STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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Lot/Batch Number
SHBT2479
SHBQ2120
SHBN1009
SHBM3368
SHBM2498

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Volatile flavour components of jamun fruit (Syzygium cumini L).
Vijayanand P, et al.
Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 16(1), 47-49 (2001)
Volatile compounds in tomato-based dried products
Narain N, et al.
Drying Technology, 28(2), 232-239 (2010)

Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W251216-1KG-K04061837876981
W251216-100G-K04061834404293
W251216-4KG-K04061836712112
W251216-SAMPLE-K04061834404309