Geranyl crotonate

At a glance

Geranyl crotonate is a synthetic ester of geraniol and crotonic acid, delivering a bright, sweet‑green apple‑like aroma used to add fresh fruity notes in many modern perfumes.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
56172-46-4
Profile
floral, fruity, green
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01