Technical Data Sheet

BRI Product Number:

520

BRI Product Name:

GERANIC ACID

CAS Number:

459-80-3

FEMA Number:

4121

EU FLAVIS Number:

08.081

China GB Number:

S0934

Molecular Weight:

168.24

Molecular Formula:

C10H16O2

Synonyms:

2,6-Octadienoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-
3,7-DIMETHYL-2,6-OCTADIENOIC ACID
GERANIC ACID

CAS Name:

2,6-Octadienoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Odor Description:

Green, floral, weedy, woody notes.

Fragrance Use:

The soft, fresh, green-floral odor is useful for reconstituted oils.

Recommended Fragrance Use Level:

Traces - 1%

Tenacity on Blotter:

> 24 hours

Taste Description:

Fresh orange juice top notes

Flavor Use:

Excellent for adding fresh orange Juice top notes.

Recommended Flavor Use Level:

50 - 100 PPM

SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum Purity:

95.0% (sum of isomers)

Appearance:

colorless to pale yellow liquid

Refractive Index:

1.479 : 1.489 at 20 deg C

Specific Gravity:

0.952 : 0.958 at 25 deg C

Additives:

synthetic alpha tocopherol @ 0.10%

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Flash Point:

230 deg F (CC)

Boiling Point (approx):

279.87 C (EPI 4.0)

Solubility:

Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.

Log P:

3.7

Kosher:

YES

Halal:

YES

Regulatory Status:

TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(207-299-9) PICCS

RIFM Monograph:

YES

Natural:

Nature Identical:

YES

Export Tariff Code:

2916.19.6000

Shipped as Dangerous Good:

PACKAGING AND STORAGE

Recommended Packaging:

Glass or Plastic

Shelf Life:

24 months from manufacture date(when stored as recommended)

Recommended Storage:

Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.

Note:

Not for use in Tobacco or Nicotine delivery device applications and/or products

Last Revised:

10/21/2021