Benzeneacetic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl ester

At a glance

Geranyl phenylacetate, an ester of phenylacetic acid and geraniol, provides a sweet, fruity‑floral aroma reminiscent of apples and berries, used to impart fresh fruit notes in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic, derived from phenylacetic acid and geraniol (from citronella/geranium)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Acid
CAS number
71648-43-6
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01