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GERANYL FORMATE

(E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl formate

GERANYL FORMATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 105-86-2
CAS 105-86-2PubChem CID 5282109

Geranyl formate

(E)-geranyl formate is the formate ester of geraniol. It has a role as an alarm pheromone and a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to a geraniol. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
[(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] formate
Molecular formula
C11H18O2
Molecular weight
182.26 g/mol
Exact mass
182.130679813 Da
XLogP3
3.5
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

GERANIOL FORMATEGeranyl methanoateFormic acid, geraniol esterFEMA No. 25142,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, formate, (E)-trans-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl formate2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, formate, (2E)-(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl formate
16 more reported names
72O586X6ZI2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, 1-formate, (2E)-NSC-21736((2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl) formateRefChem:922177203-339-43,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl formateNSC 21736trans-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol formateFormic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester, (E)-(E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol formate(E)-geranyl formate(E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl formateWE(8:2(2E,6E)(3Me,7Me)/1:0)Geranyl formate (natural)(2E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl formate
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External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

EMBL-EBI ChEBI
Exact identifier matchCHEBI:31648

(E)-geranyl formate

The formate ester of geraniol.

Formula
C11H18O2
Average mass
182.263 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
182.13068 Da
Formal charge
0
  • formate ester — is a (CHEBI:52343)
  • alarm pheromone — has role (CHEBI:72575)
  • plant metabolite — has role (CHEBI:76924)
  • geraniol — has functional parent (CHEBI:17447)
  • alarm pheromone — has role (CHEBI:72575)
  • plant metabolite — has role (CHEBI:76924)
  • formate ester — is a (CHEBI:52343)
Additional curated names
(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl formate(2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, 1-formateFormic acid, geraniol esterGeraniol formateGeranyl formateGeranyl methanoateNeryl formatetrans-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl formatetrans-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl methanoate
Cross-references from this source
  • CAS: 105-86-2 — NIST Chemistry WebBook
  • CAS: 105-86-2 — ChemIDplus
  • CAS: 105-86-2 — KEGG COMPOUND
  • REGISTRY_NUMBER: 1724191 — Reaxys
  • MANUAL_X_REF: C12294 — KEGG COMPOUND
  • MANUAL_X_REF: HMDB0035156 — HMDB

Mapped by: Exact CAS cross-reference in the ChEBI compound record. Source updated: 2014-03-10. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match5282109

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 20.9% (357 of 1708) of reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H317 (77.4%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P272, P280, P302+P352, P321, P333+P317, P362+P364, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 1708 reports by companies from 11 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 357 of 1708 reports by companies.; There are 10 notifications provided by 1351 of 1708 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.

Additional source coverage and match status
SourceResultChecked
EMBL-EBI ChEBIExact match2026-08-31
NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for GERANYL FORMATE

INCI name

GERANYL FORMATE

Description

(E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl formate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
40084
Imported identity
GERANYL FORMATE
Source update
02/03/2011
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
105-86-2
EC
203-339-4
Restriction
—
Function
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How GERANYL FORMATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists GERANYL FORMATE 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.

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Source note for GERANYL FORMATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for GERANYL FORMATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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