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| GERANYL ACETATE |
| CAS No |
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105-87-3 |
| Synonym |
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Acetyl geraniol |
| Molecular formula |
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C12H20O2 |
| Molecular weight |
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196.0 |
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| Data sheet |
| Appearance |
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Colourless to pale yellow oily liquid. |
| Solubility |
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Soluble in alcohol. |
| Specific gravity |
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0.890 - 0.910 at 25°C |
| Acid value |
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NMT 1.0 |
| Purity by GC |
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Min 95% (sum of isomers) |
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| Odour profile |
| Rose. Lavender, sweet and fruity |
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| Application |
| Geranyl acetate finds use in rose formulations giving a sweet fruity touch. |
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| Shelf life |
| 12months under good storage conditions |
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