Geranyl Acetate

Geranyl Acetate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 105-87-3, Geranyl ethanoate, [(2E)-3, 7-dimethylocta-2, 6-dienyl] acetate, Acetic acid, Geraniol ester, Geranyl acetate A, Trans-3, 7-Dimethyl-2, 6-octadien-1-yl acetate, Trans-Geraniol acetate, 2, 6-Octadien-1-ol, NCI-C54728
Allergen Warning
⚠️ EU Fragrance Allergen
Synthetic
Fragrance
Clean
Neryl acetate is found in cardamom. Neryl acetate is found in citrus, kumquat and pummelo peel oils, ginger, cardamon, clary sage, myrtle leaf and myrtle berries. Neryl acetate is a flavouring agent. Geranyl acetate belongs to the family of Fatty Alcohol Esters. These are ester derivatives of a fatty alcohol.
Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C12H20O2
Mol. Weight
196.29
CAS #
105-87-3
Form
Oil
State
Geranyl acetate is a clear colorless liquid with an odor of lavender. (NTP, 1992)
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Tonic
Brightens uneven skin tone
Traditional Use
A naturally occurring compound found in geranium and other plants, used historically in traditional perfumery and aromatics. Incorporated into cosmetics for its floral fragrance profile and traditional use in herbal preparations.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-2
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR