Neryl acetate

Neryl acetate
Skeletal formula of neryl acetate
Ball-and-stick model of the neryl acetate molecule
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
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
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UNII
  • 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
  • O=C(OC\C=C(/CC/C=C(\C)C)C)C
Properties
C12H20O2
Molar mass 196.290 g·mol−1
Appearance colorless liquid
Density 0.91 g/cm3
Boiling point 231 °C (448 °F; 504 K)
Hazards
Flash point 99 °C (210 °F)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

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. Its aroma is described as floral, rose, soapy, citrus, dewy, pear, sweet, grapefruit, fruity, and tropical. In flavors and perfumery it is used to impart floral and fruity aromas.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Neryl acetate, Sigma-Aldrich
  2. ↑ Sell, Charles S. (2006). "Terpenoids". Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. doi:10.1002/0471238961.2005181602120504.a01.pub2. ISBN 0471238961.
  3. ↑ "neryl acetate". Scents and Flavors. Scents and Flavors. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
  4. ↑ Neryl acetate Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, takasago.com