Neryl acetate

Neryl acetate is a terpenoid found in citrus oils. It is the acetate ester of nerol, a diastereomer (or geometric isomer) of the more common fragrance geranyl acetate.^[2] In flavors and perfumery it is used to impart floral and fruity aromas.^[3]

Neryl acetate

Names
Preferred IUPAC name (2Z)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl acetate
Other names Nerol acetate; Acetic acid neryl ester; cis-Geranyl acetate
Identifiers
CAS Number	141-12-8 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:141210
ChemSpider	1266018
ECHA InfoCard	100.004.964
PubChem CID	1549025
UNII	OF82IJU18H Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID2047068
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	196.290 g·mol−1
Appearance	colorless liquid
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

See also

• Geranyl acetate