Geraniol
Pharmaceutical Materials 2025-03-02
CAS Number: 106-24-1
Molecular Formula: C10H18O
Molecular Weight: 154.25 g/mol
Appearance: Colorless to yellowish clear liquid
Usage: Mainly used as a fragrance and flavor agent in cosmetics, food, and tobacco industries, with a mild rose aroma.
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| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Geraniol |
| Synonyms | 3.7-Dimethyl-2.6-octadien-1-ol; Geraniol Natural; (E)-Geraniol; Rose Alcohol; Citronellol Alcohol |
| CAS Number | 106-24-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H18O |
| Molecular Weight | 154.25 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow oily liquid |
| Odor | With a mild, sweet rose-like odor |
| Density | Approximately 0.879-0.889 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | -15°C |
| Boiling Point | 229-230°C (100.925 kPa), 114-115°C (1.60 kPa) |
| Refractive Index | 1.4766-1.4784 |
| Flash Point | Approximately 76.67°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, ether, propylene glycol, mineral oil, and animal oil; slightly soluble in water |
| Chemical Properties | Geraniol is an olefin terpene with oral activity. It has antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor activities. It can inhibit cell proliferation and promote apoptosis. |
| Applications | – Widely used in various floral-type fragrance for daily use, such as apple, strawberry, and other fruit-scented types, as well as cinnamon, ginger, and other spice-scented types of food fragrances. – Used in the industrial manufacture of important chemicals such as vanillyl alcohol, vanillin, citral, hydroxyvanillin, ionone, and vitamin A. – Various esters synthesized from geraniol are also excellent fragrances. |
| Safety Information | Handle with caution. Store in a cool, dry place away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Follow proper safety procedures and wear appropriate protective equipment when handling this chemical. |
