Description
Geranyl propionate has a fruity, somewhat flowery odor and a
bitter taste. Prepared by esterificaiton of geraniol with propionic
acid in the presence of a catalyst.
Chemical Properties
Geranyl Propionate has a fruity rose odor
and is used in perfumery in heavy blossomfragranceswith a secondary fruity note.
Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid; roselike odor. Soluble in most oils; insoluble in glycerol. Combustible.
Chemical Properties
Geranyl propionate has a fruit, somewhat fowery odor and bitter taste.
Occurrence
Reported found in bitter orange peel, hop oil, cardamom, Salvia, chervil, lemon and mandarin orange peel oils, bergamot oil, and Spanish sage
Uses
Perfumery, flavoring.
Preparation
By esterifcation of geraniol with propionic acid in the presence of a catalyst.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 10 ppb.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 5.0 ppm: waxy, foral rosey, vegetative and fruity tropical, with an herbal nuance.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Safety Profile
Low toxicity by
ingestion and skin contact. Combustible
liquid. When heated to decomposition it
emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
