Geraniol Extra


  TICSA Code No.
C134086
 
Chemical Name (2E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol C10H18O
Synonym Geraniol  
CAS No. 106-24-1 M.W. 154.25
 Odour Description Mild and sweet, floral Rose-type odour  
 Occurrence in Nature
Main constituent of oils of palmarosa, rose, geranium, citronella, and a minor constituent of oils of verbena, lemongrass, rosewood, linaloe, petitgrain, and numerous other oils.
 
 Application Information
Used in all types of fragrances especially rose accords and with other florals. Used in personal care, household, soaps, detergents, and also fine perfumery.
 
Typical Use Level: Up to 30%  
  Stability
 
 Substantivity  
 Hypochlorite Bleach  Poor Skin  Fair
 Perborate Powder Detergent  Good Dry Fabric  Fair
 Liquid Detergent  Good Wet Fabric  Good
 Concentrated Fabric Softeners  Good Hair  Fair
 Soaps  Good Tenacity on Blotter > 12 Hours
 Alcoholic Fine Fragrances  Good Diffusivity Fairly Diffusive
 Toiletry Applications  Good    
 Antiperspirants  Good    
Typical Physical Properties
  Sp. Gr. (15/15)
0.8800-0.8900
 Flash Point oC 99 CC
 [a]20D      
 GC MIN 98% as Geraniol    
 Appearance Colorless liquid    
CLogP 2.969    
FEMA/GRAS No. 2507