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GERANYL ETHYL ETHER

1-Ethoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene

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Chemical identity and properties

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CAS 40267-72-9PubChem CID 5365847

(2E)-1-Ethoxy-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadiene

Geranyl ethyl ether is a monoterpenoid. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: (2E)-1-ethoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene

Molecular formula: C12H22O
Molecular weight: 182.30 g/mol
Exact mass: 182.167065321 Da
XLogP3: 3.8
Topological polar surface area: 9.2 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 1
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

2,6-Octadiene, 1-ethoxy-3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-RefChem:1049753245-288-0Ethyl geranyl etherGeranyl ethyl etherEthyl Geranylether2,6-OCTADIENE, 1-ETHOXY-3,7-DIMETHYL-1-Ethoxy-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadiene

12 more reported names

EINECS 254-867-7Ethylgeranylether(E)-1-Ethoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dieneGeranyl ethylether2,6-Octadiene, 1-ethoxy-3,7-dimethyl-, (E)-EINECS 245-288-0Geranyl ethyl ether 1trans-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ethyl ether(6E)-8-ETHOXY-2,6-DIMETHYLOCTA-2,6-DIENECHEBI:188363DB-003651(2E)-1-Ethoxy-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadiene #

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:188363
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID00885218
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID1068223

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Inventory details for GERANYL ETHYL ETHER

INCI name

GERANYL ETHYL ETHER

Description

1-Ethoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 40083
Imported identity: GERANYL ETHYL ETHER
Source update: 02/03/2011

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for GERANYL ETHYL ETHER

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Key data

CAS

40267-72-9

254-867-7

Restriction

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Function

PERFUMING: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

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How GERANYL ETHYL ETHER appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists GERANYL ETHYL ETHER 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 ETHYL ETHER 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.

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GERANYL ETHYL ETHER 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 ETHYL ETHER carries the following function designation(s):

PERFUMING

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