Geraniol
Brief Introduction:
Geraniol is an acyclic monoterpene alcohol compound. It is one of the main components of essential oils such as rose oil, rosa citronella oil, and citronella oil, and is also found in small amounts in geranium and lemon. It is a colourless to yellow oily liquid at room temperature, with a mild, sweet rose smell and a bitter taste, hardly soluble in water, soluble in organic solvents.
Geraniol and its esters are widely used as daily flavors and food flavors, it is the main agent of rose flavors and is used to prepare daily products and foods.
Specifications of our Geraniol 98%:
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
| Odour | Has a rose-like aroma |
| Purity | Not less than 98.0% |
| Refractive Index(20℃) | 1.469 ~ 1.478 |
| Relative Density(25℃/25℃) | 0.870 ~ 0.885 |
| Acid Value | Not more than 1.0 mgKOH/g |
Specifications of our Geraniol 60%:
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Colourless to pale yellow clear liquid |
| Odour | Has a rose-like aroma |
| Purity | Not less than 60.0% |
| Sum of Geraniol and Nerol | Not less than 96.0% |
| Refractive Index(20℃) | 1.469 ~ 1.478 |
| Relative Density(25℃/25℃) | 0.870 ~ 0.885 |
Applications of Geraniol in Perfumery:
Geraniol and its ester derivatives are widely used as daily flavors. It is the main agent of rose flavors and can be used in fruity flavors such as strawberry, peach, apple, orange, and pineapple, and food flavors such as ginger and cinnamon.
Geraniol is also used to prepare geraniol esters (such as geranyl acetate, geranyl formate), citral, vanillin, vanillyl alcohol, vitamin A, ionone and hydroxyvanillin.
Packaging:
170kg/drum or according to the specific requirements from customers.
Storage Conditions:
Preserved in unopened original containers in a cool dry place before using; kept away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
Shelf Life:
24 months if stored under above mentioned conditions.
