Product Description: Geranyl acetate, an acyclic monoterpene ester derived from geraniol, is widely used in the cosmetics industry due to its pleasant scent[1]. Geranyl acetate can induces cell apoptosis[2].
Applications: Cancer-programmed cell death
Formula: C12H20O2
References: [1]Wu T, et al. Engineering Saccharomyces cerevisiae for the production of the valuable monoterpene ester geranyl acetate. Microb Cell Fact. 2018 Jun 5;17(1):85./[2]Qi F, et al. Geraniol and geranyl acetate induce potent anticancer effects in colon cancer Colo-205 cells by inducing apoptosis, DNA damage and cell cycle arrest. J BUON. 2018 Mar-Apr;23(2):346-352.
CAS Number: 105-87-3
Molecular Weight: 196.29
Compound Purity: 99.74
Research Area: Cancer
Solubility: DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: Apoptosis