Geranyl acetate
CAS number: 105-87-3, 16409-44-2
Synonyms: Geraniol acetate; trans-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol acetate
Chemical class: Esters
Industry claims found in: celery, cocoa, black currants, chervil, gin, ginger, grape, grapefruit juice, orange juice, passion fruit, pineapple, plum
Industry claims used in: baked goods, ice cream, syrups, frozen dairy desserts
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 6330 mg/kg; mildly toxic by ingestion; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes