Geranic acid
Agent Name
Geranic acid
Alternative Name
Decaprenoic acid
CAS Number
459-80-3
Formula
C10-H16-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienoic acid; Geranic acid; 2,6-Octadienoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-; 3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienoic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
A moderate skin irritant; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [EFSA] A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Geraniol."
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