Geraniol Extra

Make: BASF | Marketed by Sarochem™

Geraniol Extra is a high-purity floral aroma chemical widely used in perfumery and fragrance compositions. It is known for its elegant rose-like floral character with fresh geranium and light citrus nuances, making it an important building block for creating natural floral accords and enhancing fragrance freshness.

Geraniol provides a smooth floral backbone in perfume formulations and is commonly used to construct rose, geranium, and floral bouquet compositions, while adding lift and brightness to fragrance blends.

Product Information

• Chemical Name: Geraniol

• CAS Number: 106-24-1

• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₈O

• Appearance: Clear colourless liquid

• High Purity: ≥ 98% (Min.)

Odour Profile

• Sweet rose-like floral note

• Fresh geranium character

• Light citrus brightness

• Slight green and fruity nuances

Applications

Used widely in:

• Fine fragrances

• Cosmetics and personal care products

• Soaps and detergents

• Air-care and household fragrances

Physical Characteristics

• Molecular Weight: ~154.25 g/mol

• Flash Point: approx. 100–108 °C

• Odour Longevity: up to about 2 days on fragrance blotter evaluation

IFRA Compliance & Usage Guidance

Usage of Geraniol in fragrance formulations should comply with the recommendations of the International Fragrance Association under the IFRA Standards Amendment 51.

Permitted amounts in finished product (Category 4 – Fine Fragrance):

• IFRA 51: Maximum 4.75%

• IFRA 49: Maximum 4.75%

These limits are based on calculated concentration guidance for fragrance formulation and do not replace chromatographic analysis or quantification of individual production lots. Formulators are responsible for verifying compliance through appropriate analytical and regulatory checks.

Trade Use Notice

Make: BASF
Marketed by: Sarochem™