Geranyl Acetate Pure

IFF
Available
neat or unspecified
single substance

Short profile

Sweet fruity-floral and rosy with green undertones.

floral
fruity
floral
rose
green
sweet

Effect in a formula

Floral-/Fruit-bridge
Rose-modifier
Top note

Makes rose and floral accords fruitier and airier and connects green top facets with the floral heart.

Use and dosage

No publicly reliable numerical use range for this product grade. Sensorially test with dilution series and small steps.

No confirmed manufacturer use level for this exact product.

Behaviour and performance

Diffusionmedium

Reported as stated by the source. Diffusion, tenacity and note impact are not combined into a single performance score.

Good areas of use

No data available.

Chemical context

CAS105-87-3
Chemical name3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl acetate
FormulaC12H20O2
Molecular weight196.1 g/mol
Function classEster
Vapour pressure0.014914 mmHg at 23 °C (1.9884 Pa)
Relative VP bandhigh

The Pa value is a unit conversion only, not a temperature normalisation. VP band and molecular weight are not translated into evaporation hours.

At 23 °C a vapor pressure of 0.014914 mmHg (≈ 1.988 Pa) was reported; relative physical band class: high. This is not a prediction of evaporation time, odor strength, diffusion or skin/blotter duration.

Source: IFF Ingredients Compendium – Geranyl Acetate Pure
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Last reviewed: 2026-09-07