Chemical Properties
Geranyl tiglate has a pleasant, herbaceous, geranium and fruity odor.
Occurrence
Reported found in kumquat and geranium oil
Preparation
Prepared in a patented process by reaction of sodium hydroxide, geraniol and methyl tiglate.
Definition
ChEBI: Geranyl tiglate is a carboxylic ester.
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: fresh sweet green melon with a slight harsh herbaceous melonal nuance with a powdery rosy nuance.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 5 to 10 ppm: green, estry melon, berry seedy with a foral and slightly fatty nuance.