Geranyl Acetate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 105-87-3
A sweet floral note with a rosy character and a soft lavender green facet. Fruity and waxy, it adds a natural rose and muguet roundness to floral and cologne accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Rose |
| Descriptor 3 | Fruity |
| Odor Impact1 | 125 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 12 h |
| Tenacity2 | 24 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 105-87-3 |
| INCI Name | 2,6-octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl- ,1-acetate, (2e) |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H20O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 196.29 |
| IUPAC Name | [(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] acetate |
| InChIKey | HIGQPQRQIQDZMP-DHZHZOJOSA-N |
Synonyms
trans-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl acetate, (E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl acetate, Meraneine Meraneine, trans-2,6-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-8-yl acetate, 2, 6-Octadien-1-ol, 3, 7-Dimethyl-, (e), acetate de geranyle 60, acetate de pseudomyrcenyle special, (E)-acetic acid geraniol ester, acetic acid geranyl ester, acetic acid, geraniol ester, acetic acid, geranyl ester, (E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol acetate, trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol acetate, trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl acetate, (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl acetate, (E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl acetate, (E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl ethanoate, trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl ethanoate, (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ylacetate, trans-2,6-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-8-yl ethanoate, trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl acetate, (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl acetate, (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl acetate, [(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] acetate, (E)-geranyl acetate, geranyl acetate (natural), geranyl acetate 60, geranyl acetate 85, geranyl acetate 95/97% from palmarosa (natural), geranyl acetate coeur, geranyl acetate extra, geranyl acetate extra FCC, geranyl acetate natural, geranyl acetate prime, geranyl acetate pure, geranyl acetate super FCC, geranyl acetate synthetic, Acetate, acetate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 242.2 °C |
| Melting Point | 25.0 °C |
| Flash Point | 93.3 °C |
| Density | 0.907 |
| Refractive Index | 1.458 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.02 mmHg at 68 °F ; 1 mmHg at 164.3 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| LogP | 3.5 |
| Solubility | soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils; slightly soluble in propylene glycol; insoluble in glycerine, water |
| Appearance | Geranyl acetate is a clear colorless liquid with an odor of lavender. (NTP, 1992) |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.38 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.11 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 2.3 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 2.1 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.54 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.54 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.54 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.18 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 1.3 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 4.4 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 4.4 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.18 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 4.2 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 15 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 15 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.18 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.18 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | 100 % |
| IFRA Amendment | 52 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Geraniol | 0.05 % |
| Linalyl Acetate | 0.02 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Geranyl acetate | 99.5 % |
| Geraniol | 0.05 % |
| Linalyl acetate | 0.02 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.