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Formula |
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C10H18O |
106-24-1 |
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
Background
Geraniol is a terpene alcohol that forms the chief part of oil of rose and oil of palmarosa. It is an alcoholic extract obtained from geranium oil. It has a pleasant, sweet, rose-like odor. Most geraniol on the market today is synthetic made by pinene chemistry. Geraniol is a widely used fragrance in soaps, detergents, and cosmetics. It is also a component of natural flavors and essential oils used in flavor compounds. It is found in over 250 essential oils including cintronella and lemon grass. It accounts for over 90% of palmarosa oil and a large portion of geranium and rose oils.
Synonyms
2-trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadiene-1-ol
2,6-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-8-ol
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol
Geraniol
Lemonol
Uses
Cosmetics
Detergents
Flavoring agent
Insect attractant
Soaps
Cross-Reactions
Unusual Reactions
Photoallergy
References
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Romaguera, C., F. Grimalt, and J. Vilaplana, Geraniol dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 14(3): p. 185-6. |
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Guerra, P., et al., Contact dermatitis to geraniol in a leg ulcer. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 16(5): p. 298-9. |
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Cardullo, A.C., A.M. Ruszkowski, and V.A. DeLeo, Allergic contact dermatitis resulting from sensitivity to citrus peel, geraniol, and citral. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1989. 21(2 Pt 2): p. 395-7. |
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Roesyanto-Mahadi, I.D., et al., Sensitization to fragrance materials in Indonesian cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 22(4): p. 212-7. |
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Vilaplana, J., C. Romaguera, and F. Grimalt, Contact dermatitis from geraniol in Bulgarian rose oil. Contact Dermatitis, 1991. 24(4): p. 301. |
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