Geranium Oil (Bourbon)
Naturals Heart Note CAS 8000-46-2
A rich rosy note with a green geranium character and a soft minty facet. The Bourbon type is full and natural, adding a rosy depth to floral accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Geranium |
| Descriptor 3 | Green |
| Odor Impact1 | 170 |
| Tenacity1 | 18 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
Identification
| CAS Number | 8000-46-2 |
| Category | Naturals |
| Botanical Name | Pelargonium graveolens |
Synonyms
augasorb geranium, geranium abs egypt MD, geranium absolute (for fragrance) (Robertet), geranium absolute egypt, geranium absolute ex hexane, pelargonium graveolens absolute, pelargonium intermedium absolute, rose geranium absolute (pelargonium graveolens)
Physical and chemical data
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 0.3194 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | dark green liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Citronellol | 29.43 % |
| Geraniol | 14.14 % |
| Geranial | 0.72 % |
| Citronellyl Acetate | 0.4 % |
| Geranyl Acetate | 0.4 % |
| Neral | 0.33 % |
| Geranyl Isovalerate | 0.25 % |
| Cis-3-Hexenyl Isovalerate | 0.1 % |
| Citronellal | 0.1 % |
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 | 29.43 % |
| Geraniol | 14.14 % |
| Citral | 1.05 % |
| Geranyl acetate | 0.4 % |
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.
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