Geraniol
ALDRICH/W250708 - ≥97%, FCC, FG
Synonym: trans-
CAS Number: 106-24-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H18O
Molecular Weight: 154.25
EC Number: 203-377-1
MDL Number: MFCD00002917
Linear Formula: (CH3)2C=CHCH2CH2C(CH3)=CHCH2OH
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥97% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 229-230 °C (lit.) |
| composition | Contains IFRA and EU 1223/2009 restricted Citral (Neral + Geranial) and Geraniol and EU1223/2009 restricted Linalool and Limonene (sum of |
| density | 0.879 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | linalool, citral (neral+geranial), nerol, geraniol, limonene (sum of D, L and DL) |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C10H18O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-1 |
| InChI key | GLZPCOQZEFWAFX-JXMROGBWSA |
| organoleptic | fruity; citrus; floral; rose; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| SMILES string | CC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCO |
| vapor density | 5.31 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | ~0.2 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
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| General description: | Geraniol is a monoterpene alcohol that occurs as one of the main flavor constituents in Kansho-shochu, sweet basil, hopped beer and green tea. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in aluminum bottle |
| Packaging: | 9, 20 kg in composite drum |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS05,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H315 - H317 - H318 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P264 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36-41-43 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 226.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 108 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| bp | 229-230 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.879 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2507 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |



