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Geraniol

Our database includes 3,473 products that contain Geraniol.

Explained

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.

Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.

Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.

Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.

Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

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What it does

Perfuming A substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or preparedsynthetically.
Tonic Used remove soap residues and moisturize

Prevalence

Somewhat common Percentage of products that contain it
6.6%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Cleansers
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 33991
INCI Name GERANIOL
EC #  203-377-1
All Functions Perfuming, Tonic