5460-07-1

Basic information

• Product Name: (1E)-1,2-dimethyl-3-oxobut-1-en-1-yl acetate
• CAS NO: 5460-07-1
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₂O₃
• Molecular Weight: 156.1791
• Mol File: 5460-07-1.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 220.3°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 88.3°C
• Density: 1.011g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.114mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.439
• CAS DataBase Reference: (1E)-1,2-dimethyl-3-oxobut-1-en-1-yl acetate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (1E)-1,2-dimethyl-3-oxobut-1-en-1-yl acetate(5460-07-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (1E)-1,2-dimethyl-3-oxobut-1-en-1-yl acetate(5460-07-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 5460-07-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

(1E)-1,2-dimethyl-3-oxobut-1-en-1-yl acetate, also known as geranyl acetate, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H12O3. It is commonly found in various essential oils, such as those of citronella, lemongrass, and sassafras. Geranyl acetate has a sweet, floral aroma and is often used as a flavoring agent in food products, as well as a fragrance in perfumes and cosmetics.

Uses

Used in Food Industry:
(1E)-1,2-dimethyl-3-oxobut-1-en-1-yl acetate is used as a flavoring agent for its sweet, floral aroma in food products.
Used in Perfume and Cosmetics Industry:
(1E)-1,2-dimethyl-3-oxobut-1-en-1-yl acetate is used as a fragrance in perfumes and cosmetics due to its pleasant scent.
Used in Insecticides:
(1E)-1,2-dimethyl-3-oxobut-1-en-1-yl acetate is used as an insect-repellent in some commercial insecticides because of its insect-repellent properties.
Used in Pharmaceutical Research:
(1E)-1,2-dimethyl-3-oxobut-1-en-1-yl acetate is studied for its potential biological activities, including its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, which may lead to its use in the development of new drugs and treatments.

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