Geraniol
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 106-24-1
A sweet rosy floral note with a fresh green character and a soft citrus lift. A key building block of rose and geranium, it adds a natural floral roundness.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Rose |
| Descriptor 3 | Geranium |
| Odor Impact1 | 100 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 18 h |
| Tenacity2 | 60 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 106-24-1 |
| INCI Name | Geraniol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H18O |
| Mol. Weight | 154.25 |
| IUPAC Name | (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol |
| InChIKey | GLZPCOQZEFWAFX-JXMROGBWSA-N |
Synonyms
3,7,Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-8-ol,2-trans, Meranol, 2-trans-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-8-ol, trans-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, (E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienol, Geraniol Fine, Geraniol supra, (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, (E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, 2-trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienol, (E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,7-octadien-1-ol, trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,7-octadien-1-ol, (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol, (E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol, beta-geraniol, trans-geraniol, geraniol (ex palmarosa), geraniol (fine perfumery), geraniol (natural), geraniol #702 (rose base), geraniol 5020, geraniol 532, geraniol 60, geraniol 600, geraniol 600 type, geraniol 70, geraniol 7030, geraniol 80, geraniol 902, geraniol 95 FCC, geraniol 950, geraniol 96/98 FCC, geraniol 98, geraniol 98 FCC, geraniol 980, geraniol 980 pure, (E)-geraniol alcohol, geraniol BJ, geraniol BRI
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 230.0 °C |
| Melting Point | -15.0 °C |
| Flash Point | 108.0 °C |
| Density | 0.8894 |
| Refractive Index | 1.471 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.03 [mmHg] |
| LogP | 2.9 |
| Solubility | In water, 100 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Appearance | Geraniol is a colorless to pale yellow oily liquid with a sweet rose odor. (NTP, 1992) |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.78 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.25 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 1.1 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 4.7 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 1.2 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.78 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.94 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.26 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.16 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.78 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.78 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.26 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 2.8 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 1.1 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 5.3 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.26 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.26 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 51 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Citronellol | 0.5 % |
| Citral | 0.3 % |
| Linalool | 0.01 % |
| D-Limonene | 0.01 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Citronellol | 0.5 % |
| Citral | 0.3 % |
| Linalool | 0.01 % |
| Limonene | 0.01 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.