Geranyl hexanoate has a rose-geranium odor with a strong undertone
reminiscent of pineapple and banana.
Geranyl hexanoate has a rose-geranium odor with a strong undertone reminiscent of pineapple and banana.
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)
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.
By an exchange reaction between methyl caproate and geraniol in the presence of a catalyst or sodium methylate.
