Description
1. Product Overview
Geraniol (CAS 106-24-1) is a naturally occurring monoterpene alcohol widely recognized for its pleasant rose-like aroma and exceptional versatility across fragrance, flavor, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries. It serves as a key intermediate in the formulation of perfumes, personal care products, household cleaners, food flavorings, and fine chemical synthesis. Valued for its excellent olfactory profile, formulation compatibility, and multifunctional performance, Geraniol enables manufacturers to produce premium-quality products with consistent sensory characteristics. Its broad industrial applicability and growing demand for naturally inspired ingredients make it a strategically important raw material for global manufacturers and distributors.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics
- Chemical Name: Geraniol
- CAS Number: 106-24-1
- Chemical Formula: C₁₀H₁₈O
- Molecular Weight: 154.25 g/mol
- Purity: Typically ≥98% (industrial, fragrance, or cosmetic grade available)
- Composition: Monoterpene alcohol
- Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
- Odor: Sweet, floral, rose-like fragrance
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol and most organic solvents
- Boiling Point: Approximately 230°C
- Density: Approximately 0.88 g/cm³ (20°C)
- Packaging Options: 25 kg drums, 180 kg steel drums, IBC totes, ISO tanks, and customized bulk packaging
- Shelf Life: 24 months when stored in tightly sealed containers under cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight
3. Core Industrial Applications
- Fragrance & Perfume Manufacturing: Essential ingredient in fine fragrances, deodorants, soaps, shampoos, lotions, and personal care formulations.
- Flavor & Food Industry: Used as a flavoring ingredient in beverages, confectionery, bakery products, and processed foods where regulatory approvals apply.
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into skincare, haircare, creams, and beauty formulations for fragrance enhancement and product differentiation.
- Household & Industrial Cleaners: Provides long-lasting floral fragrance in detergents, fabric softeners, disinfectants, and cleaning products.
- Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate in the synthesis of vitamins, aroma chemicals, and specialty pharmaceutical compounds.
- Essential Oil Processing: Utilized in blending, extraction enhancement, and production of premium botanical fragrance ingredients.
Performance Advantages:
- Excellent fragrance stability and blending compatibility
- High purity supports consistent manufacturing performance
- Broad compatibility with numerous formulation systems
- Cost-effective solution for premium fragrance development
- Suitable for both natural-inspired and synthetic formulations
4. Competitive Advantages
- Consistent high-purity production ensuring reliable batch-to-batch quality
- Stable global supply chain supporting uninterrupted industrial procurement
- Flexible international logistics with bulk export capabilities
- Competitive pricing for long-term sourcing and contract manufacturing
- Supports increasing demand for naturally derived and sustainable fragrance ingredients
- Comprehensive technical documentation available, including COA, SDS, TDS, and quality certification
- Manufactured under stringent quality control standards for global industrial compliance
5. Commercial & Supply Information
- Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT
- Loading Capacity (20-ft Container): Approximately 16–18 MT, depending on packaging configuration
- Loading Capacity (40-ft Container): Approximately 24–26 MT, depending on packaging configuration
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