(±)-Geosmin
SIGMA/UC18 - ≥97% (GC)
Synonym: 2β,6α-Dimethylbicyclo[4.4.0]decan-1β-ol
CAS Number: 16423-19-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C12H22O
Molecular Weight: 182.30
MDL Number: MFCD00055578
Linear Formula: C12H22O
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥97% (GC) |
color | colorless |
form | solid |
InChI | 1S/C12H22O/c1-10-6-5-8-11 |
InChI key | JLPUXFOGCDVKGO-UHFFFAOYSA |
Quality Level | 200 |
SMILES string | CC1CCCC2(C)CCCCC12O |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Application: | (±)-Geosmin has been used as a standard for GC-MS based analytical techniques. Geosmin has also been used to study its adsorption on activated carbon. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | (±)-Geosmin is produced by Streptomyces coelicolor and cyanobacteria. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Geosmin is a naturally occurring biomolecule that contributes to the earthy or musty flavor and odor in water supplies. This water contaminant can be detected by humans at ng/l (parts per trillion) concentrations. |
Packaging: | 5, 10 mg in glass bottle |
Symbol | GHS07 |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H319 |
Precautionary statements | P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36 |
Safety Statements | 26 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥97% (GC) |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 12161501 |