Geranyl acetate [105-87-3]

Biological Activity

Geranyl acetate, an acyclic monoterpene ester derived from geraniol, is widely used in the cosmetics industry due to its pleasant scent. Geranyl acetate can induces cell apoptosis.

Chemical Information

Molecular Weight	196.29
CAS Number	105-87-3
Form	Liquid
Solubility (25°C)	DMSO 90 mg/mL
Storage	Powder          -20°C   3 years ;  4°C   2 years In solvent       -80°C   6 months ;  -20°C   1 month

References

[1] Tao Wu, et al. Microb Cell Fact. Engineering Saccharomyces cerevisiae for the production of the valuable monoterpene ester geranyl acetate

[2] Fei Qi, et al. J BUON. Geraniol and geranyl acetate induce potent anticancer effects in colon cancer Colo-205 cells by inducing apoptosis, DNA damage and cell cycle arrest

[3] Suzan A Khayyat, et al. Saudi Pharm J. Bioactive epoxides and hydroperoxides derived from naturally monoterpene geranyl acetate

[4] Bochra Laribi, et al. Fitoterapia. Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) and its bioactive constituents

[5] Stig E Friberg, et al. J Colloid Interface Sci. Geranyl acetate emulsions: surfactant association structures and emulsion inversion