Geranic acid
Geranic acid, or 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienoic acid, is a pheromone used by some organisms.[1] It is a double bond isomer of nerolic acid.
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| IUPAC name
(2E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienoic acid | |
| Other names
Geranic acid | |
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C10H16O2 |
| Molar mass | 168.236 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Oily liquid |
| Density | 0.97 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point | 249 to 251 °C (480 to 484 °F; 522 to 524 K) |
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Related acids |
Nerolic acid, Octanoic acid |
Related compounds |
Geraniol Geranial |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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References
- Geranic acid, pherobase.com
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