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Geranic acid



Geranic acid
IUPAC name 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienoic acid
Other names Geranic acid
Identifiers
CAS number 459-80-3
SMILES C/C(C)=C\CC/C(C)=C/C(O)=O
Properties
Molecular formula C10H16O2
Molar mass 168.24 g/mol
Appearance oily
Density 0.97 g/cm3, liquid
Boiling point

249-251 °C (522.15-524.15 K)

Viscosity  ?
Related Compounds
Related acids Octanoic acid
Related compounds Geraniol
Geranial
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Geranic acid, or 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienoic acid, is a pheromone used by some organisms.

References

     
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