Ingredient Dictionary

GERANIC ACID

Geranic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is octa-2,6-dienoic acid bearing two methyl substituents at positions 3 and 7 (the 2E-isomer).

Definition

Geranic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is octa-2,6-dienoic acid bearing two methyl substituents at positions 3 and 7 (the 2E-isomer). It has a role as a pheromone, an antifungal agent, an EC 1.14.18.1 (tyrosinase) inhibitor, a melanin synthesis inhibitor and a plant metabolite. It is a monoterpenoid, a polyunsaturated fatty acid, a methyl-branched fatty acid and an alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a geranate.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII PL902IKN0A · registered name GERANIC ACID · mixture

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Geranic Acid is the organic compound that conforms to the formula

Cosmetic roles

Reduces body odourDEODORANTSets the pHpH ADJUSTERSGives the product a scentPERFUMINGAdds flavour (lip and oral products)FLAVOURINGListed as a fragrance-composition material (not a claim that it adds scent)FRAGRANCE

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

GERANIC ACIDINCI제라닉애씨드Korean label name (MFDS standard)2,6-Octadienoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-Synonym

CAS No.chemical registry number: 459-80-3
EC No.EU chemical inventory number: 207-299-9
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID0047115
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID: DTXCID8027115

IUPAC: 3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienoic acid
Molecular formula: C10H16O2
Molecular weight: 168.236 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance: Liquid, [Alfa Aesar MSDS] · Colourless viscous liquid, Faint floral aroma
Boiling point: 149-151 °C (18 mm Hg)
Solubility: Practically insoluble to insoluble in water · Soluble (in ethanol)
Density: 0.953-0.959
Water solubility: 108.2 ㎎/ℓ
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow): 3.7
Molecular weight: 168.26

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 6 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

Fragrance4
Flavouring and nutrient2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard