Citronellol
CAS 106-22-9
EC 203-375-0
Formula C10H20O
MW 156.27 g/mol
Alcohols & Glycols Personal Care & CosmeticsCoatings, Adhesives, Sealants & ElastomersPrinting & Packaging Flavoring & AcidulantCross-linking & Curing
Description
Citronellol (CAS 106-22-9) is a naturally occurring acyclic monoterpene alcohol, also sold under the trade names Elenol, Cephrol, Rodinol, and CITRONELLOL 80. It is not assigned an E-code and carries the EC number 203-375-0. The compound is found naturally in rose and geranium essential oils and is produced commercially via synthesis or isolation from natural sources.
In personal care formulations, citronellol functions as a fragrance ingredient, contributing a characteristic rose-like note to fine fragrances, skin care, and rinse-off products. In coatings and adhesive systems, it acts as a reactive crosslinker, participating in curing reactions that influence film formation and adhesion performance. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food-grade applications.
Citronellol is available in standard and high-purity grades compliant with REACH registration requirements. It is supplied as a liquid in standard drum and IBC formats. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against FCC or Ph.Eur. specifications depending on the intended application.
In personal care formulations, citronellol functions as a fragrance ingredient, contributing a characteristic rose-like note to fine fragrances, skin care, and rinse-off products. In coatings and adhesive systems, it acts as a reactive crosslinker, participating in curing reactions that influence film formation and adhesion performance. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food-grade applications.
Citronellol is available in standard and high-purity grades compliant with REACH registration requirements. It is supplied as a liquid in standard drum and IBC formats. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against FCC or Ph.Eur. specifications depending on the intended application.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | <25 °C |
| Boiling Point | 223.25 °C |
| Density | 0.857 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 209 °F |
| Appearance | colourless liquid with a characteristic, rose-like, smell |
| Color | Clear almost colorless |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. floral leather waxy rose bud citrus |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE |
| Vapor Pressure | ~0.02 mm Hg ( 25 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.456(lit.) |
| Log P | 3.41 at 25℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07 GHS09
H
H315H317H319H401H411
P
P261P264P272P273P280P321P391P501P264+P265P302+P352P332+P317P333+P317P337+P317P362+P364P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29052220 |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-olElenol(±)-β-citronellolRodinolCephrolβ-CitronellolCITRONELLOL 80(±)-Citronellol
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