Geranyl butyrate
[CAS# 106-29-6]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Carboxylic acid and ester perfume >> Aromatic carboxylic acid ester
• Name: Geranyl butyrate
• Synonyms: (E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl butyrate
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₂₄O₂
• Molecular Weight: 224.34
• CAS Registry Number: 106-29-6
• EC Number: 203-381-3
• FEMA: 2512

Properties

• Density: 0.896
• Boiling point: 151-153 °C
• Refractive index: 1.461
• Flash point: 113 °C

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Statements: R36/37/38
• Safety Statements: S26;S36

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410