Citronellyl formate, also called tiglate, is an ester found in geranium and mandarin.
Esters are formed from the combination of acids and alcohols.
Links to Plants Containing Citronellyl formate
RESEARCH
The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each article/study. This compilation of research articles does not necessarily imply that there are adequate results to demonstrate safe and/or effective human use of any herb listed.
ANTI-CANCER / ANTI-TUMOR
- Citronellol, citronellyl formate, geraniol and citronellyl acetate from geranium oil exhibited marginal antitumour activities. From: Fang, H. J., Su, X. L., Liu, H. Y., Chen, Y. H., & Ni, J. H. (1988). [Studies on the chemical components and anti-tumour action of the volatile oils from Pelargonium graveoleus]. Yao xue xue bao= Acta pharmaceutica Sinica, 24(5), 366-371.
Compiled by: Kathy Sadowski
Updated: 1/7/19
