Neryl acetate

Neryl acetate
Names
	Preferred IUPAC name (2Z)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl acetate
	Other names Nerol acetate; Acetic acid neryl ester; cis-Geranyl acetate
Identifiers
CAS Number	141-12-8 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChEBI	CHEBI:141210;
ChemSpider	1266018;
ECHA InfoCard	100.004.964
PubChem CID	1549025;
UNII	OF82IJU18H ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID2047068 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C12H20O2/c1-10(2)6-5-7-11(3)8-9-14-12(4)13/h6,8H,5,7,9H2,1-4H3/b11-8- Key: HIGQPQRQIQDZMP-FLIBITNWSA-N; InChI=1/C12H20O2/c1-10(2)6-5-7-11(3)8-9-14-12(4)13/h6,8H,5,7,9H2,1-4H3/b11-8- Key: HIGQPQRQIQDZMP-FLIBITNWBJ;
	SMILES O=C(OC\C=C(/CC/C=C(\C)C)C)C;
Properties
Chemical formula	C12H20O2
Molar mass	196.290 g·mol−1
Appearance	colorless liquid
Hazards
Flash point	99 °C (210 °F)
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

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Neryl acetate is a terpenoid found in citrus oils. It is the acetate ester of nerol, an isomer of the more common fragrance geranyl acetate.^[2] In flavors and perfumery it is used to impart floral and fruity aromas.^[3]