Description
Geranyl benzoate has a sweet, light odor reminiscent of ylangylang.
It may be synthesized from geraniol and benzoyl chloride
in anhydrous pyridine; also from geraniol and benzoyl chloride
using the Schotten-Bauman reaction.
Chemical Properties
Geranyl benzoate has a sweet, light odor reminiscent of ylang-ylang.
Occurrence
Has been reported in ylang ylang oil (Gildemeister & Hoffman, 1960).
Preparation
From geraniol and benzoyl chloride in anhydrous pyridine; also from geraniol and benzoyl chloride using the Schotten– Baumman reaction.
Definition
ChEBI: Geranyl benzoate is a benzoate ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of benzoic acid with the hydroxy group of geraniol. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a fragrance. It is a benzoate ester, a monoterpenoid and an olefinic compound. It is functionally related to a geraniol and a benzoic acid.
