Flavors & Fragrances
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Geraniol
CAS Number
106-24-1
EC Number
203-377-1
FEMA Number
FEMA 2507
What is Geraniol?
Geraniol (CAS 106-24-1), also recognized by its FEMA number 2507, is a naturally derived terpene alcohol sourced from rose, citronella, and palmarosa essential oils.
Where is Geraniol used?
- Personal care and cosmetics: fresh, floral-rose character in perfumes, lotions, soaps, and hair care products
- Food and beverage: approved flavoring agent delivering citrus and rose notes in confectionery, beverages, and baked goods
- Flavor compound blending: key building block for producing citronellol and citral
- Printing and packaging: reactive alcohol functionality in UV-curable and cross-linking resin systems
- It contributes to surface-active behavior in formulation systems for various consumer goods.
Commercial specifications
- Purity levels typically range from 95% to 98%+
- Bulk quantities in drums and IBCs, with smaller packaging options for laboratory and formulation use
Other Names (Synonyms)
trans-geraniol|trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol|trans-3,7-Dimethy- octa-2,6-dien-1-ol|trans-2,6-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-8-ol|t-geraniol|lemonol|geranyl alcohol
What are the physical properties of Geraniol?
Melting Point <-15 °C
Boiling Point 230 °C @ Press: 760 Torr
Density 0.8894 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Flash Point 216 °F
Appearance colourless to pale yellow liquid with an odour of roses
Color Clear colorless to pale yellow
Odor at 100.00 %. sweet floral fruity rose waxy citrus
Form Liquid
Water Solubility PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE
Vapor Pressure ~0.2 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.474(lit.)
Log P 2.6 at 25℃
How is Geraniol classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant GHS05· Corrosive
Hazard Statements
H227 Combustible liquid
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318 Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary Statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Geraniol?
HS Code 29052900
UN Number 1230
Packing Group II
WGK (Germany) 1