Geranyl methyl ether

At a glance

Synthetic geranyl methyl ether, produced by methylating geraniol, provides a fresh citrus‑green, slightly floral aroma used as a top‑note in many modern fragrances.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ether/Oxide
CAS number
2565-82-4
Profile
floral, fresh, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01