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