Geranyl acetate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadiene acetate; Acetic acid geranyl ester; Acetylgeraniol; CAS number: 105-87-3; Geranyl acetate

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Geranyl acetate is a naturally occurring colourless liquid, the ester of geraniol and acetic acid. Geranyl acetate is a component of essential oils such as coriander, lemon, orange and lavender oil. Geranyl acetate has a pleasant rose-like odor.

Use: Geranyl acetate is used as a fragrance in cosmetic formulations.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer