Geraniol
ALDRICH/W250716 - natural, ≥97%, FG
Synonym: trans-
CAS Number: 106-24-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H18O
Molecular Weight: 154.25
MDL Number: MFCD00002917
Linear Formula: (CH3)2C=CHCH2CH2C(CH3)=CHCH2OH
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥97% |
| bp | 229-230 °C (lit.) |
| composition | contains IFRA and EU 1223/2009 restricted Geraniol |
| density | 0.879 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | geraniol |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| natural | |
| greener alternative category | Aligned ![]() |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| impurities | <30% β-citronellol |
| InChI | 1S/C10H18O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-1 |
| InChI key | GLZPCOQZEFWAFX-JXMROGBWSA |
| organoleptic | citrus; floral; fruity; rose; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 182.60 | |
| SMILES string | CC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCO |
| vapor density | 5.31 (vs air) |
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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. |
| General description: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one of the four categories of Greener Alternatives . This product is a Biobased products, showing key improvements in Green Chemistry Principles “Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses” and “Use of Renewable Feedstock”. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 4, 9 kg in poly 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 | 38-41-43-52/53 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39-61 |
| 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 |



