Geraniol
Product Description
| Product | Geraniol |
| CAS | 106-24-1 |
| Formula | C10H18O |
| Synonym | (E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, 2-trans-3,7- dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, beta- geraniol, 2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-, 2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)- |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.870-0.890 (15 c) |
| Slightly Soluble | in water |
| Tenacity | 12 hrs. on blotter |
| Assay | 88.00 to 100.00 % sum of isomers |
| Pounds/Gallon | 7.214 to 7.356 |
| Melting Point | 15.00 to 16.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 111.00 to 112.00 °C. @ 10.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Density | 5.31 |
| logP (o/w) | 2.94 |
| Shelf Life | 24 month(s) or longer if stored properly |
| Taste | Floral, rosy, waxy and perfumey with a fruity, peach-like nuance |
| Specific gravity | 0.86700 to 0.88400 @ 25.00 °C |
| Boiling Point | 229.00 to 230.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Odor | Floral, sweet, rosey, fruity and citronella-like with a citrus nuance |
| Optical Rotation | -3.00 to +2.00 |
| Flash Point | 0 200.00 °F. TCC |
| Odor Type | floral |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.46900 to 1.48200 @ 20.00 °C |
| Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.013000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C |
| Insolubility | in glycerin |
| Molecular weight | 154.28 |
| Color | colorless to pale yellow oily liquid |
| Solubility | fixed oils, propylene glycol |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | FEMA# 2507 Use: PERFUMING, TONIC |
| Class | Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds |
| Industry | Flavor & Fragrance |
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