Geraniol Extra

FLORAL • ROSE • SWEET • PETAL • FLORAL
100% • Not Assessed • ISO 16128 • Nature Identical

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CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

(E)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol
Molecular Formula: C10H18O

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SYNONYM

Geraniol

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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.

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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.

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STABILITY

Fine Fragrance: – 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

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SUBSTANTIVITY

Skin: Fair
Dry Fabric: Fair
Wet Fabric: Good
Hair: Fair

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TENACITY ON BLOTTER

Hours: >12
Days: 00
Weeks: 00

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BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY

Fairly diffusive

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TYPICAL USE LEVEL

<30%

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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