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Geraniol (trans-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol) 97% / 98% / 99% CAS No. 106-24-1 Natural & Synthetic Grade
Geraniol, available in 97%, 98%, and 99% concentrations, is produced via advanced isolation from essential oils (such as palmarosa and citronella) or through chemical synthesis from β-pinene or citral . It features a characteristic sweet rose-like floral odor with fruity, citrus, and waxy nuances . As the primary constituent of rose oil, palmarosa oil, and citronella oil, this acyclic monoterpene alcohol is a fundamental building block in the fragrance and flavor industry . Its high purity and consistent quality make it ideal for critical applications requiring precise olfactory and chemical properties. Each batch is rigorously tested using GC analysis to ensure consistent quality meeting food-grade, cosmetic, and industrial standards.
Scope of Application
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Fragrance Industry: Used as a key component in high-end fragrances, personal care products (shampoos, shower gels, hand creams, bar soaps), and home care products (detergents, fabric softeners, candles) to impart rose, floral, and citrus notes . It is essential in blending man-made rose oil, lily, and neroli-type essences.
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Flavor Industry: Widely applied as a flavoring agent (FEMA 2507) in food and beverage formulations to create apple, apricot, strawberry, raspberry, plum, peach, honey, cherry, lemon, grapefruit, pineapple, and blueberry notes .
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Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a perfuming agent and natural fragrance component in skincare formulations, providing a pleasant scent and appealing to consumers seeking organic and natural ingredients . It conforms to clean beauty standards including Credo Clean Standard and Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty .
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Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Research: Exhibits potential therapeutic properties including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antibacterial effects against pathogens such as Salmonella typhimurium . It is also used in research for inhibiting pancreatic cancer cell growth and as a candidate for natural health products .
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Insect Repellent Formulations: Its natural insect-repelling properties make it a valuable eco-friendly active ingredient in pest control products, providing a safer alternative to synthetic repellents .
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Chemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate for the synthesis of geranyl esters (used in fragrances and flavors), citronellol, citral, and other terpenoid compounds .
Product Features
Key Physical and Chemical Properties:
Appearance: Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₈O
Molecular Weight: 154.25 g/mol
Melting Point: -15°C
Boiling Point: 229-231°C at 760 mmHg
Specific Gravity: 0.878-0.885 at 20°C
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.474-1.480
Flash Point: 76-108°C (closed cup), varying by test method
Vapor Density: 5.31 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure: ~0.2 mmHg at 20°C
Solubility: Practically insoluble in water (0.1 g/L at 25°C); soluble in most organic solvents including ethanol, ether, and essential oils
Log P (octanol-water): 2.6-3.56 at 25°C, indicating moderate lipophilicity
Odor Type: Floral, rose-like
Tenacity: 4-8 hours on smelling strip
Packaging and Transportation
✦ The products are packaged in inner coated buckets or aluminum buckets.
✦ It can be packaged according to the requirements of customers.
Safety and Storage
✦ The product should be stored in a cool and ventilated warehouse and kept away from kindling and heat sources.
✦ It should be stored separately from oxidants and acids, and is prohibited to mix them in storage.
✦ The warehouse should be equipped with corresponding varieties and quantities of fire-fighting equipment.
✦ The storage area should be equipped with emergency treatment equipment for leakage and appropriate containment materials.
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