Geranyl formate

At a glance

A fresh, rosy ester with a light, quick-evaporating character used as a dewy rose top note. It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
105-86-2
Profile
floral, fruity, green
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01