GERANYL CAPROATE

Description

Geranyl hexanoate has a rose-geranium odor with a strong undertone reminiscent of pineapple and banana.

Chemical properties

Geranyl hexanoate has a rose-geranium odor with a strong undertone reminiscent of pineapple and banana.

Occurrence

Reported found in the essential oil of palmarosa and in the leaves of Phebalium dentatum Also reported found in pawpaw, purple passion fruit, kumquat peel oil and babaco fruit (Carica pentagona Heilborn)

The Uses of GERANYL CAPROATE

Occasionally used in perfume compositions for variations in the heavier, sweet-exotic floral fragrance types such as Ylang Ylang, Ginger Lily and Wistaria, and also in Magnolia, Peony, Freesia, etc. in more modest amounts.

Preparation

By an exchange reaction between methyl caproate and geraniol in the presence of a catalyst or sodium methylate.