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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.

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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 Number8000-46-2
CategoryNaturals
Botanical NamePelargonium 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

ComponentShare
Citronellol29.43 %
Geraniol14.14 %
Geranial0.72 %
Citronellyl Acetate0.4 %
Geranyl Acetate0.4 %
Neral0.33 %
Geranyl Isovalerate0.25 %
Cis-3-Hexenyl Isovalerate0.1 %
Citronellal0.1 %

IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.

EU allergen declaration

SubstanceShare
Citronellol29.43 %
Geraniol14.14 %
Citral1.05 %
Geranyl acetate0.4 %

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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