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W250716

Geraniol

natural, ≥97%, FG

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Synonym(s):

trans-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C=CHCH2CH2C(CH3)=CHCH2OH
CAS Number:
106-24-1
Molecular Weight:
154.25
FEMA Number:
2507
Council of Europe no.:
60
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24900976
Flavis number:
2.012
NACRES:
NA.21
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1722456
MDL number:
MFCD00002917
eCl@ss:
32160703
Organoleptic:
citrus; floral; fruity; rose; sweet
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Segment

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 182.60

vapor density

5.31 (vs air)

assay

≥97%

composition

contains IFRA and EU 1223/2009 restricted Geraniol

impurities

<30% β-citronellol

refractive index

n20/D 1.474 (lit.)

bp

229-230 °C (lit.)

density

0.879 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

geraniol

greener alternative category

organoleptic

citrus; floral; fruity; rose; sweet

SMILES string

C\C(C)=C\CC\C(C)=C\CO

InChI

1S/C10H18O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,7,11H,4,6,8H2,1-3H3/b10-7+

InChI key

GLZPCOQZEFWAFX-JXMROGBWSA-N

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”.
Geraniol is a monoterpene alcohol that occurs as one of the main flavor constituents in Kansho-shochu, sweet basil, hopped beer and green tea.

Application


  • Pectin/sodium alginate-based active film integrated with microcrystalline cellulose and geraniol for food packaging applications.: Investigates the use of geraniol in developing biodegradable active packaging films, emphasizing its role in enhancing antimicrobial properties (Hoque et al., 2024).

  • The enhancement of flowery-like aroma in green tea under optimized processing conditions by sensory-directed flavor analysis.: Explores how geraniol enhances the flowery-like aroma in green tea, with a focus on sensory evaluation and optimization of processing conditions (Wang et al., 2024).

  • Antifungal activity of bio-active cell-free culture extracts and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) synthesised by endophytic fungal isolates of Garden Nasturtium.: Discusses the synthesis of VOCs including geraniol by fungal isolates, highlighting their antifungal activities against plant pathogens (Santra et al., 2024).

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Pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark
GHS05,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Codes

H315,H317,H318

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

226.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

108 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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