Geranyl acetate (grade unspecified)
Available with historical source reference
generic material identity
Historical technical reference: check current commercial product grade, present specification, and regulatory status separately.
Short profile
fresh, floral-fruity, rosy/pear-like ester character
Effect in a formula
Floral, rose, green and fruity ester with pear facets. Adds fresh floral-fruity lift and a pear/rose nuance. The current source is a defined Symrise Geranyl Acetate 60 product, so the data is a grade example. Symrise recommends 0.1–2% for Geranyl Acetate 60.
From the source: Historically used as a versatile floral-fruity ester in many perfume types and natural-style floral/citrus constructions.
Use and dosage
No data available.
No confirmed manufacturer use level for this exact product.
Behaviour and performance
No data available.
Reported as stated by the source. Diffusion, tenacity and note impact are not combined into a single performance score.
Good areas of use
Rose/citrus/floral contexts and combinations with terpene alcohols.
Chemical context
CAS105-87-3
No vapour pressure with an explicitly reported temperature.
Source: Arctander, Perfume and Flavor Chemicals (1969)