Description

Geranyl Propionate is a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid ester with a characteristic fruity, rose-like aroma. This compound is a versatile fragrance and flavor intermediate prized for its stability and ability to impart fresh, sweet, and fruity notes. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, cosmetics, and personal care industries seeking to create complex, natural-smelling bouquets.

Application

• Fragrance Formulation: A key ingredient in perfumes, colognes, and fine fragrances, providing fresh rose, apple, and pear top notes.
• Flavor Creation: Used in the synthesis of artificial flavors for food and beverages, contributing to fruity, berry, and citrus flavor profiles.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into soaps, shampoos, lotions, and creams as a fragrance component.
• Household Products: Adds pleasant scents to detergents, fabric softeners, air fresheners, and cleaning agents.
• Aromatherapy & Candles: Used in essential oil blends and scented candles for its uplifting and floral aromatic properties.
• Industrial Deodorants: Acts as a masking agent for unpleasant odors in various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Geranyl Propionate
CAS No.	105-90-8
Molecular Formula	C13H22O2
Molecular Weight	210.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Geranyl propanoate; 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl propionate; 2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, propanoate; trans-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl propionate; (E)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl propionate; Neryl propionate (cis-isomer); Propionic acid geraniol ester
EINECS	203-345-8

Quality Control

Our Geranyl Propionate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer grades suitable for fragrance, flavor, and cosmetic applications, with quality parameters aligned with industry standards such as FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and IFRA (International Fragrance Association) guidelines. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize oxidation and maintain fragrance integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic rose-like, fruity
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.456 - 1.462
Specific Gravity (25°C/25°C)	0.896 - 0.913
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.