Geraniol
CAS 106-24-1
EC 203-377-1
Formula C10H18O
MW 154.25 g/mol
Alcohols & Glycols Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & NutritionPrinting & Packaging Flavoring & AcidulantCross-linking & CuringSurface Modification & Wetting
Description
Geraniol (CAS 106-24-1) is a naturally occurring acyclic monoterpene alcohol found in rose oil, palmarosa, and citronella. It is also known by the trade names Lemonol and GERANIOL 60, and carries the FEMA designation 2507. It is not assigned an E-code.
In personal care formulations, geraniol functions as a fragrance component and hair conditioning agent, interacting with the hair cuticle to improve surface smoothness and manageability. In polymer and coating systems, it acts as a bio-based crosslinker, forming covalent network structures that influence film hardness and durability. The food and flavour industry uses it as an approved flavouring agent under FEMA 2507.
Geraniol is available in cosmetic and food-grade qualities, with compliance governed by REACH regulation (EC) 1907/2006 and IFRA guidelines for fragrance use. It is listed under FCC standards for flavour applications. Typical packaging includes drums and IBCs for bulk procurement.
In personal care formulations, geraniol functions as a fragrance component and hair conditioning agent, interacting with the hair cuticle to improve surface smoothness and manageability. In polymer and coating systems, it acts as a bio-based crosslinker, forming covalent network structures that influence film hardness and durability. The food and flavour industry uses it as an approved flavouring agent under FEMA 2507.
Geraniol is available in cosmetic and food-grade qualities, with compliance governed by REACH regulation (EC) 1907/2006 and IFRA guidelines for fragrance use. It is listed under FCC standards for flavour applications. Typical packaging includes drums and IBCs for bulk procurement.
Physical Properties
| 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℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS07 GHS05
H
H227H315H317H318H336H401H402
P
P210P261P264P271P272P273P280P317P319P321P403P405P501P264+P265P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P333+P317P362+P364P370+P378P403+P233P305+P354+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29052900 |
| UN Number | 1230 |
| Packing Group | II |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ollemonol(E)-nerolβ-GeraniolGERANIOL 60(E)-Geraniol
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