Compound Monograph
Geranyl acetate
A fruity, floral monoterpene ester (the acetate of geraniol) common in essential oils and used as a fragrance.
Classification
Geranyl acetate is one of the monoterpenes, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.
Where Does It Come From? (4)
Geranyl acetate is one of the monoterpenes, found in Lemongrass, Palmarosa, Petitgrain and 1 other source.