Name | Geraniol |
Synonyms | LEMONOL Geraniol FEMA 2507 Geraniol, Terpeneless Geraniol Ex Palmarosa oil 2,7-dimethylocta-2,6-diene Geraniol ex Citronella oil 2,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadiene 2,6-Octadiene, 2,7-dimethyl- 3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol (E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol trans-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol |
CAS | 106-24-1 16736-42-8 |
EINECS | 203-377-1 |
InChI | InChI=1/C10H18O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,7,11H,4,6,8H2,1-3H3/b10-7+ |
Molecular Formula | C10H18O |
Molar Mass | 154.252 |
Density | 0.867g/cm3 |
Melting Point | -15℃ |
Boling Point | 229.499°C at 760 mmHg |
Flash Point | 76.667°C |
Water Solubility | PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE |
Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, ether, propylene glycol, mineral oil and animal oil, insoluble in water and glycerin |
Vapor Presure | 0.013mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | oily |
Storage Condition | 2-8℃ |
Refractive Index | 1.471 |
MDL | MFCD00002917 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | vapor density: 5.31 (vs air) colorless to yellow oily liquid. With mild, sweet rose breath, bitter taste. |
Use | Widely used in floral-type Daily flavor, can also be made into Ester flavor, medicine for antibacterial and insect repellent |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
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leaf alcohol and nerol are stereoisomers, and Linalool is isomer. It is a colorless to light yellow oily liquid with a rose aroma and is easily oxidized in the air. Molecular weight 15 4. 28, boiling point 229~230 ℃, melting point -15 ℃, Flash Point 101 ℃. Soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone and other organic solvents, slightly soluble in water.
It can be isolated from plant essential oils rich in geraniol, such as citronella oil and rose grass oil.
can be used for natural flavorings.
vapor density | 5.31 (vs air) |
Vapor pressure | ~0.2mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
refractive index | n20/D 1.474(lit.) |
flash point | 216 °F |
storage conditions | 2-8°C |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS number | RG5830000 |