Geranylacetone

Agent Name
Geranylacetone
CAS Number
3796-70-1
Formula
C13-H22-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Geranylacetone formula graphical representation
Synonyms
(E)-6,10-Dimethyl-5,9-undecadien-2-one; 5,9-Undecadien-2-one, 6,10-dimethyl-, (E)-; 6,10-Dimethyl-5,9-undecadien-2-one, (E)-; 6,10-Dimethyl-5,9-undecadien-2-one, trans-; Geranyl acetone; Geranylacetone, trans-; (E)-6,10-Dimethylundeca-5,9-dien-2-one; 5,9-Undecadien-2-one, 6,10-dimethyl-, (5E)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aliphatic Ketones, Other
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
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