Geranyl hexanoate

At a glance

Synthetic geranyl hexanoate, an ester formed from geraniol and hexanoic acid, offers a bright, fruity‑green aroma reminiscent of apple and pineapple, used to add fresh fruit notes in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
10032-02-7
Profile
floral, fruity, green
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01