Geranyl Propionate

IFF
Available
neat or unspecified
single substance

Short profile

Olfactive Family according to source: Floral. The product profile combines floral, fruity, balsamic, sweet.

floral
floral
fruity
balsamic
sweet

Effect in a formula

Floral building block
Heart modifier
Accord bridge

Can build or modify floral hearts and connect adjacent fresh, green, or fruity facets.

Use and dosage

No reliable numerical use range documented for this product grade. Low: connects and nuances the floral heart. Medium: builds body and a recognizable floral signature. High: can become the main theme and reduce transparency or contrast.

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

No data available.

Chemical context

CAS105-90-8
Chemical name3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl propionate
FormulaC13H22O2
Molecular weight210.3126 g/mol
Function classEster
Vapour pressure0.005782 mmHg at 23 °C (0.7709 Pa)
Relative VP bandmedium

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 0.005782 mmHg (≈ 0.7709 Pa) was reported; relative physical band class: medium. This is not a prediction of evaporation time, odor strength, diffusion or skin/blotter duration.

Source: IFF Ingredients Compendium – Geranyl Propionate
Open source
Last reviewed: 2026-09-07