Neryl acetate

Neryl acetate

Names
IUPAC name (2Z)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl acetate
Systematic IUPAC name (2Z)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl ethanoate
Other names Nerol acetate; Acetic acid neryl ester; cis-Geranyl acetate
Identifiers
CAS Number	141-12-8
ChemSpider	1266018
Jmol interactive 3D	Image
PubChem	1549025
InChI InChI=1S/C12H20O2/c1-10(2)6-5-7-11(3)8-9-14-12(4)13/h6,8H,5,7,9H2,1-4H3/b11-8- Key: HIGQPQRQIQDZMP-FLIBITNWSA-N InChI=1/C12H20O2/c1-10(2)6-5-7-11(3)8-9-14-12(4)13/h6,8H,5,7,9H2,1-4H3/b11-8- Key: HIGQPQRQIQDZMP-FLIBITNWBJ
SMILES O=C(OC\C=C(/CC/C=C(\C)C)C)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C12H20O2
Molar mass	196.29 g·mol^−1
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).
Infobox references

Neryl acetate is a chemical compound found in citrus oils. Chemically, it is the acetate ester of nerol. In flavors and perfumery it is used to impart floral and fruity aromas.^[2]

See also

• Geranyl acetate

References

1. Neryl acetate, Sigma-Aldrich
2. Neryl acetate, takasago.com