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What it is
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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Geraniol is a somewhat common cosmetic ingredient, with about 6.8% of the products in our database containing it.
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Where it's used
Geraniol is most often found as ingredient number 26 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Geraniol the most:
References
Products with Geraniol
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 33991
- INCI Name: GERANIOL
- EC #: Â 203-377-1
- All Functions: Perfuming, Tonic
