Tetrahydro Geraniol


 TICSA Code No.
C135560
 
Chemical Name 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol C10H22O
Synonym Dihydrocitronellol, Dimethyl Octanol  
CAS No. 106-21-8 M.W. 158.28
Odour Description Waxy, dry-rosy odour  
Occurrence in Nature
Not reported as being found in nature
 
Application Information
Often used as a companion to citronellol, geraniol and nerol
 
Typical Use Level 1 to 20%  
  Stability
 
 Substantivity  
 Hypochlorite Bleach  Good Skin  Good
 Perborate Powder Detergent  Good Dry Fabric  Fair
 Liquid Detergent  Good Wet Fabric  Good
 Concentrated Fabric Softeners  Good Hair  Good
 Soaps  Good Tenacity on Blotter  > 12 Hours
 Alcoholic Fine Fragrances  Good Diffusivity Very Diffusive
 Toiletry Applications  Good    
 Antiperspirants  Good    
Typical Physical Properties
Sp. Gr. (15/15) 0.8300-0.8350 Flash Point oC 104 CC
[a]20D +1o to -1o    
 GC MIN 96% as Tetrahydrogeraniol    
 Appearance Colorless liquid    
CLogP 3.737    
FEMA/GRAS No. 2391