Neryl acetate
Compound Structure: |
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Synonyms: | [(2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] acetate; Neryl acetate; Nerol acetate; cis-Geranyl acetate; Neryl ethanoate; (Z)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl acetate; cis-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl acetate; cis-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol acetate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compound ID: | NMPC-1305 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Molecular Formula: | C12H20O2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canonical SMILES: | CC(=CCCC(=CCOC(=O)C)C)C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
InChIKey: | HIGQPQRQIQDZMP-FLIBITNWSA-N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
About the compound: | Neryl acetate is an acetate ester resulting from the formal condensation of the hydroxy group of nerol with the carboxy group of acetic acid. It has a role as a volatile oil component, a fragrance and a plant metabolite. It is an acetate ester, a monoterpenoid and an olefinic compound. It is functionally related to a nerol. Neryl acetate is found in cardamom. Neryl acetate is found in citrus, kumquat and pummelo peel oils, ginger, cardamon, clary sage, myrtle leaf and myrtle berries. Neryl acetate is a flavouring agent. Geranyl acetate belongs to the family of Fatty Alcohol Esters. These are ester derivatives of a fatty alcohol. GHS Hazard Statements • H315 (93.58%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation] • H317 (93.64%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin] • H412 (88.3%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] |
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Properties: |
Chemical and Physical Properties
Source: PubChem |
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Source Species: |
Plumeria alba |