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GERANYL ACETONE

(E)-6,10-Dimethylundeca-5,9-dien-2-one

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 3796-70-1

CAS 3796-70-1PubChem CID 1549778

Geranylacetone

Geranyl acetone is a monoterpene ketone in which an (E)-geranyl group is bonded to one of the alpha-methyls of acetone. It is a component of essential oils from various plants including Nelumbo nucifera. It has a role as a volatile oil component, a flavouring agent, a fragrance and a plant metabolite. It contains a geranyl group. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: (5E)-6,10-dimethylundeca-5,9-dien-2-one

Molecular formula: C13H22O
Molecular weight: 194.31 g/mol
Exact mass: 194.167065321 Da
XLogP3: 3.7
Topological polar surface area: 17.1 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 1
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Geranyl acetone689-67-8trans-Geranylacetone(E)-6,10-Dimethylundeca-5,9-dien-2-oneDihydropseudoionone(E)-6,10-Dimethyl-5,9-undecadien-2-one5,9-Undecadien-2-one, 6,10-dimethyl-6,10-Dimethyl-5,9-undecadien-2-one

16 more reported names

cis,trans-GeranylacetoneFEMA No. 3542(E)-geranylacetone5,9-Undecadien-2-one, 6,10-dimethyl-, (E)-(E/Z)-GeranylacetoneE-geranyl acetone5,9-Undecadien-2-one, 6,10-dimethyl-, (5E)-6,10-Dimethyl-5(E),9-undecadien-2-one9B7RY79U9Ztrans-6,10-Dimethyl-5,9-undecadien-2-one6,10-dimethyl-(E)-5,9-undecadien-2-oneCS-01442466,10-dimethyl-5,9-undecadiene-2-oneGeranylacetone, trans-.alpha.,.beta.-DihydropseudoiononeGeranylacetone(Z/E)

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:67206
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID4052053
PubMed:29445768
PubMed:20860027
PubMed:20658674
PubMed:11357397

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Inventory details for GERANYL ACETONE

INCI name

GERANYL ACETONE

Description

(E)-6,10-Dimethylundeca-5,9-dien-2-one

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 40080
Imported identity: GERANYL ACETONE
Source update: 02/03/2011

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for GERANYL ACETONE

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Key data

CAS

3796-70-1

223-269-8

Restriction

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Function

PERFUMING: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

GERANIUM MACRORRHIZUM HERB EXTRACTPERFUMING

GERANIUM MACRORRHIZUM HERB OILPERFUMING

GERANYL ACETATEPERFUMING, TONIC

GERANYL ACETOACETATEPERFUMING

GERANYL BENZOATEPERFUMING

GERANYL BUTYRATEPERFUMING

GERANYL CROTONATEPERFUMING

GERANYL ETHYL ETHERPERFUMING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How GERANYL ACETONE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists GERANYL ACETONE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

GERANYL ACETONE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

GERANYL ACETONE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, GERANYL ACETONE carries the following function designation(s):

PERFUMING

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Source note for GERANYL ACETONE

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