Geranyl Acetate

FLORAL • ROSE • SWEET • FRUITY • FLORAL
Over 50% • Not Assessed • ISO 16128 • Nature Identical

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CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

(E)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl acetate
Molecular Formula: C12H20O2

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SYNONYM

Geranyl acetate

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Widely used in floral, fruity, herbaceous and citrus fragrances.
Found in various fruit, berry, floral and spice flavors.

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OCCURENCE IN NATURE

Found in oils of Dancus Carota L., citronella, lemongrass, palmarosa, geranium and others.

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STABILITY

Fine Fragrance: – Good
Fabric Softener (pH3): Good
Antiperspirants (pH3.5): Good
Toiletry Applications (pH6): Good
Liquid Detergent (pH9): Good
Soap (pH10): Good
Powder Detergent (pH11): Fair
Bleach (pH14): Poor

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SUBSTANTIVITY

Skin: Fair
Dry Fabric: Fair
Wet Fabric: Good
Hair: Fair

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TENACITY ON BLOTTER

Hours: >12
Days: 00
Weeks: 00

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BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY

Diffusive

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TYPICAL USE LEVEL

<25%

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TECHNICAL DATA

Flash Point°C: 102ºC
GC: 97% min. as Geranyl Acetate
CAS No.: 105-87-3
FEMA / GRAS No.: 2509
CLogP: 4.48
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Molecular Weight: 196.29
Vapor Pressure: 6.17 Pa at 25ºC