Geraniol
CAS Number: 106-24-1
Geraniol (CAS 106-24-1) is a monoterpenoid alcohol with a sweet, fresh, rose-like fragrance, naturally occurring in rose oil, palmarosa, and citronella. It is one of the most valued terpene alcohols in perfumery, contributing both rosy floral character and a pleasant fruity nuance to fragrance compositions.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥96.0 |
| assay method | GC |
| refractive index | 1.473–1.478 |
Applications
- Rose, geranium, and citrus fragrance compositions in fine perfumery
- Skincare and cosmetics scenting for its gentle, floral character
- Soap, shampoo, and household product fragrancing
- Food and beverage flavoring in rose and citrus flavor systems
- Natural insect repellent applications
Key Features
- Authentic rose-like aroma widely used as a natural fragrance substitute
- Dual functionality as fragrance material and natural insect repellent
- IFRA approved with established safety data for cosmetic use
- Versatile building block for synthesizing other terpene fragrance chemicals