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)
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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.