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CAS NO.106-24-1
Geraniol Extra
FLORAL
ROSE
SWEET
PETAL
FLORAL
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
(E)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol
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C10H18O
SYNONYM
Geraniol
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.
OCCURENCE 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.
STABILITY
Fine Fragrance
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Good
Fabric Softener
pH3
Good
Antiperspirants
pH3.5
Good
Toiletry Applications
pH6
Good
Liquid Detergent
pH9
Good
Soap
pH10
Good
Powder Detergent
pH11
Good
Bleach
pH14
Poor
SUBSTANTIVITY
Skin
Fair
Dry Fabric
Fair
Wet Fabric
Good
Hair
Fair
TENACITY ON BLOTTER
Hours
>12
Days
00
Weeks
00
BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY
Fairly diffusive
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
<30%
TECHNICAL DATA
Flash Point°C
101ºC
GC
98% min. as Geraniol
CAS No.
106-24-1
FEMA / GRAS No.
2507
CLogP
3.47
Appearance
Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Molecular Weight
154.25
Vapor Pressure
2.12 Pa at 25ºC