Geraniol Ex Citronella


  TICSA Code No.
C133816
Chemical Name Nerol + Geraniol + Citronellol
Synonym  
CAS No. Mixture M.W.
 Odour Description Flowery-roselike odour
 Occurrence in Nature
Main constituent of palmarosa, rose, geranium, citronella oils, and a minor constituent of verbena, lemongrass, rosewood and 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  Fair 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 Diffusive
 Toiletry Applications  Good    
 Antiperspirants  Good    
Typical Physical Properties
  Sp. Gr. (15/15)
0.8730-0.8800
 Flash Point oC 96 CC
 [a]20D -3o to +2o    
 GC MIN 73% as Geraniol, 21% as Citronellol    
 Appearance Colorless liquid    
CLogP 2.97    
FEMA/GRAS No. 2507