Nerol Extra
TICSA Code No.
C014007
Chemical Name
(2Z)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol
CAS No.
106-25-2 M.W.
154.25
Odour Description
Sweet rosy, refreshing and "wet" seashore odour.
Occurrence in Nature
Found in many oils along with geraniol, like petitgrain, neroli, bergamot, lemon, lime, grapefruit, sweet orange, lemongrass, lavender and others.
Application Information
Widely used in floral accords. Gives freshness to rose accords, but it is also used in sweet-floral fragrances and citrus notes.
Typical Use Level:
Up to 20%
Stability
Substantivity
Hypochlorite Bleach
Poor
Skin
Fair
Perborate Powder Detergent
Fair
Dry Fabric
Fair
Liquid Detergent
Good
Wet Fabric
Good
Concentrated Fabric Softeners
Good
Hair
Fair
Soaps
Good
Tenacity on Blotter
> 24 Hours
Alcoholic Fine Fragrances
Good
Diffusivity
Fairly Diffusive
Toiletry Applications
Good
Antiperspirants
Good
Typical Physical Properties
Sp. Gr. (15/15)
0.8780-0.8830
Flash Point oC
130 CC
[a]20D
GC MIN
97% as Nerol
Appearance
Colorless liquid
CLogP
2.969
FEMA/GRAS No.
2770