- CAS number
- 105-87-3
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
- Products
- 5
Last updated · 25-05-2026Record completeness75%
The information here describes the ingredient in general. Its possible sources may vary and do not necessarily show the origin or form used in a particular YUMA product. For product-specific information, check the relevant product page.
Description
Geranyl acetate is found naturally in more than 60 plants, serving as a key component in geranium, rose, and citrus essential oils. Its aromatic profile offers floral notes with a distinct citrus undertone, making it valuable in fragrance creation. It frequently enhances freshness in rose, lavender, and geranium compositions. The laboratory production of geranyl acetate as nature-identical ensures consistent quality and contributes to environmental benefits by conserving natural resources. It can be derived from renewable sources, supporting sustainability in perfumery.
Reported natural sources
OsmanthusAlmondYlang ylang blossomsBasilFir needleGeraniumJasmineGrapefruitPlumRosemaryCitronella oil
Additional information
- Geranyl acetate is one of the more widespread aromatic ingredients in nature, appearing in more than 60 different plants ranging from citrus fruits to flowers and herbs.
- Geranyl acetate acts as an aromatic bridge between different fragrance families, combining floral and citrus notes to make it valuable for multidimensional compositions.
- Geranyl acetate contributes to the characteristic scent of rose and geranium, two globally popular fragrances. Without it, their scent would be noticeably different.
CAS number
105-87-3
Other names
(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl acetate3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl acetate2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, acetate, (E)-Acetic acid geranyl esterGeranyl acetate(E)-neryl acetateGeranyl ethanoatetrans-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl acetate3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol acetate
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IFRA Standard status
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.
Not recorded
Regulatory information
The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) has completed the official safety assessment for geranyl acetate, which is awaiting review by the Expert Panel for Fragrance Safety and publication in scientific journals. In most European countries, the presence of this ingredient must be listed on the labels of detergents, cleaners, and cosmetics to inform consumers who may have an allergy. In California, disclosure of its presence on the product website is required for detergents and cleaners.
