51532-26-4

Basic information

• Product Name: GERANYL CAPRYLATE
• Synonyms: geranyloctanoate;GERANYL CAPRYLATE;GeranylOctoate;Octanoic acid, (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester;Octanoic acid (E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester;Octanoic acid [(E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl] ester;(E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl octanoate;Einecs 257-256-3
• CAS NO: 51532-26-4
• Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₃₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 280.45
• EINECS: 257-256-3
• Mol File: 51532-26-4.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 364.8°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 101.5°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.887g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 1.64E-05mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.462
• CAS DataBase Reference: GERANYL CAPRYLATE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: GERANYL CAPRYLATE(51532-26-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: GERANYL CAPRYLATE(51532-26-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 51532-26-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Geranyl caprylate is a chemical compound that belongs to the family of esters, and it is formed by the reaction of geranyl alcohol and caprylic acid. It is commonly used in the cosmetic and personal care industry as a fragrance ingredient, due to its sweet and floral aroma that resembles the scent of roses. In addition, geranyl caprylate also has emollient properties, which makes it suitable for use in skincare products such as lotions, creams, and moisturizers, as it helps to soften and smooth the skin. This chemical is also used in the food industry as a flavoring agent, it is considered safe for consumption and is often added to beverages and confectionery products.

InChI:InChI=1/C18H32O2/c1-5-6-7-8-9-13-18(19)20-15-14-17(4)12-10-11-16(2)3/h11,14H,5-10,12-13,15H2,1-4H3/b17-14+

Upstream product

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Relevant articles and documents

The potential use of geraniol esters from citronella oil as anticancer agent

Geraniol which is mainly contained in citronella oil is one of the Indonesian natural products with anticancer potential. In this study, synthesis of geranyl butyrate, geranyl caproate, and geranyl caprylate from geraniol was conducted using sodium hydroxide as a catalyst.The aim was to enhance the anticancer activity of geraniol as a starting material. In order to achieve this, its esters were identified through the use of Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy (GCMS), Fourier Transform Infra Red (FTIR), Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC), and Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (1H-NMR).They were analyzed for their potential as anticancer agents through Brine Shrimp Lethality Test (BSLT) against Artemia salina Leach, Mosmann method against murine leukemia (P388) cells and normal (Vero) cells. It was found that geraniol esters have the potential to be anticancer compounds. This was indicated by LC50 values of 0.96-1.46 μg/ml against A. salina L, IC50 values of 22.34-32.29 μg/ml against P388 cells, and very less cytotoxic effect on Vero cells with IC50 values of 116.08-172.93 μg/ml. Therefore, there is an expectation that acyclic ester compounds should be used in treating cancer.