Geranyl acetate
CAS 16409-44-2
EC 240-458-0
Formula C12H20O2
MW 196.29 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Food & NutritionPersonal Care & CosmeticsCoatings, Adhesives, Sealants & ElastomersPrinting & Packaging Flavoring & Acidulant
Description
Geranyl acetate (CAS 16409-44-2, EC 240-458-0, formula C12H20O2) is a naturally occurring ester found in numerous essential oils, commercially identified under FEMA 2509 and also referenced as geraniol acetate or geranyl ethanoate. It carries no E-code designation and is distinct from the related alcohol geraniol.
In food and beverage flavoring, geranyl acetate contributes rose-fruity top notes at low use levels, functioning as a flavoring agent under FEMA GRAS status. In personal care formulations, it acts as a fragrance component in fine perfumery and rinse-off products, where its ester structure provides moderate substantivity and controlled odor release. It also finds application as a fragrance modifier in coatings and printing inks.
Geranyl acetate is supplied in food-grade and cosmetic-grade forms compliant with FCC and IFRA guidelines, and falls under REACH registration requirements for EU market supply. Standard packaging formats for B2B procurement typically include drums and intermediate bulk containers depending on volume requirements.
In food and beverage flavoring, geranyl acetate contributes rose-fruity top notes at low use levels, functioning as a flavoring agent under FEMA GRAS status. In personal care formulations, it acts as a fragrance component in fine perfumery and rinse-off products, where its ester structure provides moderate substantivity and controlled odor release. It also finds application as a fragrance modifier in coatings and printing inks.
Geranyl acetate is supplied in food-grade and cosmetic-grade forms compliant with FCC and IFRA guidelines, and falls under REACH registration requirements for EU market supply. Standard packaging formats for B2B procurement typically include drums and intermediate bulk containers depending on volume requirements.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | <25 °C |
| Boiling Point | 96 °C @ Press: 12 Torr |
| Density | 0.916 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Flash Point | 220 °F |
| Water Solubility | 28.8mg/L at 24℃ |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.07 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.462 |
| Log P | 4.6 at 25℃ |
Trade & Regulatory
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 3 |
Other Names
GERANIOL ACETATEgeranyl ethanonteGERANYL ACETATE 60ACETIC ACID GERANYL ESTER3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl acetate3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl acetate
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