Flavors & Fragrances
REACH
Geranyl acetate
CAS Number
105-87-3
EC Number
203-341-5
FEMA Number
FEMA 2509
What is Geranyl acetate?
Geranyl acetate (CAS 105-87-3), also known by its FEMA 2509 designation, is a naturally occurring ester used as a fragrance and flavoring ingredient across personal care, food, and home care markets.
Where is Geranyl acetate used?
- Fine fragrance and personal care: top-to-heart floral notes in perfumes, lotions and hair care products
- Food and beverage: flavoring agent in fruit preparations, confectionery and baked goods
- Home care: floral scent in fabric softeners, air fresheners and surface cleaners
- It delivers a fresh, floral-rosy scent profile in rose, lavender and citrus-type compositions.
Commercial specifications
- Bulk supply in drums and IBCs
- Smaller pack sizes for laboratory or development use
Other Names (Synonyms)
Geranyl ethanoate|[(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] acetate|Acetic acid, geraniol ester|Geranyl acetate A|trans-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl acetate|trans-Geraniol acetate|2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, acetate, (E)-|NCI-C54728
What are the physical properties of Geranyl acetate?
Melting Point <25 °C
Boiling Point 240 °C
Density 0.9174 g/cm³ @ Temp: 15 °C
Flash Point 220 °F
Appearance Clear, colorless liquid; odor of lavender. Soluble in alcohol and ether; insoluble in water and glycerol. Combustible.
Color Colourless
Odor at 100.00 %. floral rose lavender green waxy
Form neat
Water Solubility <0.1 g/100 mL at 20 ºC
Vapor Pressure 0.07 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.462
Log P 4.04 at 20℃
How is Geranyl acetate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant GHS09· Environmental Hazard
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Geranyl acetate?
HS Code 29153900
UN Number 1230
Packing Group II
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany) 3