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Geranyl Acetate
AKA “Geranyl ethanoate, [(2E)-3, Acetic acid, geraniol ester, Geranyl acetate A, trans-3, 6-octadien-1-yl acetate, trans-Geraniol acetate”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Geranyl acetate
AKA: Geranyl ethanoate, [(2E)-3, Acetic acid, Geraniol ester, Geranyl acetate A, Trans-3, 6-octadien-1-yl acetate, Trans-Geraniol acetate
Essential Oil · Perfuming · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Fragrance
Essential Oil
Clean
A naturally-inspired fragrance ingredient with a soft lavender scent that adds a refreshing, uplifting aroma to the formula while supporting skin vitality.
Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C12H20O2
Mol. Weight
196.29
CAS #
105-87-3
Form
Oil
State
Geranyl acetate is a clear colorless liquid with an odor of lavender. (NTP, 1992)
See origin →
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Tonic
Brightens uneven skin tone
Traditional Use
A naturally occurring compound found in geranium and other plants, used historically in traditional perfumery and aromatics. Incorporated into cosmetics for its floral fragrance profile and traditional use in herbal preparations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ EU Fragrance Allergen
EWG
2
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-2
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, geranyl acetate, CAS registry number 105-87-3.
Api AM, Bartlett A, Belsito D, Botelho D, Bruze M et al.
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association, 2024
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Safety Assessment of Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate and Beta-Alanine Diacetic Acid as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Safety Assessment of Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate and Beta-Alanine Diacetic Acid as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid.
Cherian P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid.
Cherian P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2024
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate and Beta-Alanine Diacetic Acid as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Acetic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Beta-Alanine Diacetic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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dehydroacetic acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Geranyl Acetate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Acetic acid and the skin: a review of vinegar in dermatology.
Elhage KG, St Claire K, Daveluy S
International journal of dermatology, 2022
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Acetic acid and the skin: a review of vinegar in dermatology.
Elhage KG, St Claire K, Daveluy S
International journal of dermatology, 2022
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Acetic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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dehydroacetic acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Geranyl Acetate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Potential application of novel liquid crystal nanoparticles of isostearyl glyceryl ether for transdermal delivery of 4-biphenyl acetic acid.
Fujii MY, Asakawa Y, Fukami T
International journal of pharmaceutics, 2020
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Preparation of (13)C-labeled ceramide by acetic acid bacteria and its incorporation in mice.
Fukami H, Tachimoto H, Kishi M, Kaga T, Waki H et al.
Journal of lipid research, 2010
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Health Canada
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR