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)
Uses
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.
