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Methyl nerate

Also known as Methyl nerolate, methyl (2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienoate, 2,6-Octadienoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-, methyl ester, (2Z)-

CAS 1862-61-9Formula C11H18O2Molar mass 182.26 g/molEC 217-466-8
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Methyl nerate chemical structure, C11H18O2, CAS 1862-61-9
2D chemical structure

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All properties
CAS number
1862-61-9
Formula
C11H18O2
Molar mass
182.26 g/mol
EC number
217-466-8
HS code
291619
Category
Aliphatic and alicyclic building blocks

What is Methyl nerate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

methyl nerate has been reported in Elsholtzia ciliata and Homalomena occulta.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
methyl (2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienoate
CAS number
1862-61-9 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
217-466-8
Molecular formula
C11H18O2
UNII
VBZ4J48WZZ
InChIKey
ACOBBFVLNKYODD-NTMALXAHSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C11H18O2/c1-9(2)6-5-7-10(3)8-11(12)13-4/h6,8H,5,7H2,1-4H3/b10-8-
Canonical SMILES
COC(=O)C=C(C)CCC=C(C)C
Isomeric SMILES
CC(=CCC/C(=C\C(=O)OC)/C)C

Synonyms

  • Methyl nerolate
  • methyl (2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienoate
  • 2,6-Octadienoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-, methyl ester, (2Z)-
  • (Z)-Geranic acid, methyl ester
  • Methyl neric acid
  • cis-Geranic Acid methyl ester
  • Z-Methyl geranate
  • Methyl (Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienoate
  • 2,6-Octadienoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-, methyl ester, (Z)-
  • cis-2,6-Octadienoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-, methyl ester
  • Methyl (2Z)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienoate #

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
182.26 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
182.1307 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
2.85calc.
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
4calc.
Heavy atoms
13calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.55calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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Regulatory status

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United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Inactive in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Methyl nerate is traded under.

HS 2916.19Indicative HS code

Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides…

World exports in 2024
$674M
−9.6% vs 2023, imports $722M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China44.5%
  2. Germany15.3%
  3. India * partner reported11.5%
Top importers
  1. United States17.1%
  2. Netherlands7.8%
  3. South Korea7.0%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Methyl nerate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Methyl nerate?

methyl nerate has been reported in Elsholtzia ciliata and Homalomena occulta.

What is the CAS number of Methyl nerate?

The CAS registry number of Methyl nerate is 1862-61-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Methyl nerate?

The molecular formula of Methyl nerate is C11H18O2 and its molar mass is 182.26 g/mol.

What is Methyl nerate used for?

Known uses and roles of Methyl nerate include building blocks in research and laboratory.

Is Methyl nerate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Methyl nerate is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Methyl nerate?

Methyl nerate is usually classified under HS code 291619 (Unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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