About this material
Geraniol is primarily a Rose material, that is used in fine fragrance, personal, fabric and home care applications.
A classic component of Rose and Geranium, occurring naturally in a broad array of florals.
One of the most frequently used perfume materials of all time; it is commonly used as a sweet floral material because of its outstanding versatility.
It is a major player in most artificial YlangYlang bases, and is often included in Peony, Sweet Pea, Frangipanni and Magnolia creations.
In combination with Beta Ionone, Fructone and Frambinone, this material contributes to the illusion of the scent of raspberries.
Adding Cis-3-Hexenol however gives a sour, green quality, whereas Geraniol oil will give a taste of lipstick.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Heart note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
(recommend smelling in a 2.00 % solution or less)
Listed qualitative strength
Tenacity / substantivity
18 hour(s)
at 100%
Listed reference conditions
Fragrance development
Heart note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Molecular identity
C10H18O
CAS-linked compound reference — Geraniol
This compound record is linked to the explicitly recorded CAS number. It is not supplier confirmation of the supplied grade, purity, stereochemistry, isomer proportions or complete composition.
- Reference molecular weight
- 154.25 g/mol
- Reference IUPAC name
- (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol
More compound properties
Computed and structural reference properties for the named compound. These are not measured supplier specifications or properties of a complete dilution, mixture or batch.
- XLogP (computed)
- 2.9
- Exact mass (Da)
- 154.135765193
- Monoisotopic mass (Da)
- 154.135765193
- Topological polar surface area (Ų)
- 20.2
- Complexity
- 150
- Formal charge
- 0
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 1
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 1
- Rotatable bonds
- 4
- Heavy atoms
- 11
- Isotope atoms
- 0
- Atom stereocentres
- 0
- Bond stereocentres
- 1
- Covalent units
- 1
- SMILES
- CC(=CCC/C(=C/CO)/C)C
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C10H18O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,7,11H,4,6,8H2,1-3H3/b10-7+
- InChIKey
- GLZPCOQZEFWAFX-JXMROGBWSA-N
Reference data checked 2026-10-27.
CAS 106-24-1 · reference checked 2026-10-27.
Fragrance allergen reference
Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
European Union / Northern Ireland
- Geraniol — Annex III entry 78; single-substance reference. Recorded CAS match only; composition and scope require assessment.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.
Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.
Great Britain
- Geraniol — Annex III entry 78; single-substance reference. Recorded CAS match only; composition and scope require assessment.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.
Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.
Product specification
| CAS number | 106-24-1 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Floral, Sweet, Rose, Metallic, Fruity, Waxy Citrus |
| Odour strength | Medium (recommend smelling in a 2.00 % solution or less) |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest traces, through to 15%Listed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Substantivity | 18 hour(s) at 100% |
| Solvent | None |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | (2E)-3, 7-dimethylocta-2, 6-dien-1-ol, Geraniol 98, Meranol |
Additional listed details
Odour Description at 2.00 % in DPG: Floral, Sweet, Rosey, Fruity and Citronella like with a Citrus nuance
Safety & handling
Hazard statements:
- H315 Causes skin irritation.
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318 Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary statements:
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water.
- P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
- P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P333+313 If skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing.
Professional/Industrial use only.
Datasheets & customer documents
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Documentation Supply PolicyIFRA formulation guide
Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.
Geraniol
RESTRICTION · CAS 106-24-1
Category 4 — fine fragrance: 4.7% in the finished consumer product
All applicable specification, purity and other Standard conditions must also be met.
All IFRA categories and Standard conditions
| Category 1 | 0.78% in the finished consumer product |
|---|---|
| Category 2 | 0.25% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 3 | 1.1% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 4 | 4.7% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5A | 1.2% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5B | 0.78% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5C | 0.94% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5D | 0.26% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 6 | 0.16% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 7A | 0.78% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 7B | 0.78% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 8 | 0.26% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 9 | 2.8% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 10A | 1.1% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 10B | 5.3% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 11A | 0.26% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 11B | 0.26% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 12 | No numeric restriction in this overview cell; review the full Standard and other applicable requirements. |
CAS numbers (comment): The scope of this Standard includes, but is not limited to the CAS number(s) indicated above; any other CAS number(s) used to identify this fragrance ingredient should be considered in scope as well.
Contributions from other sources: See Annex
Flavor use consideration: Due to the possible ingestion of small amounts of fragrance ingredients from their use in products in Categories 1 and 6, materials must not only comply with IFRA Standards but must also be recognized as safe as a flavoring ingredient as defined by the IOFI Code of Practice (www.iofi.org). For more details see chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards.
IFRA Standard type: RESTRICTION
Intrinsic property driving the risk management measure: DERMAL SENSITIZATION AND SYSTEMIC TOXICITY
Amendment revised: 51
Existing creations deadline: October 30, 2025
New creations deadline: March 30, 2024
IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation
Supplier certificates and private documents are separate evidence. Their availability does not determine whether this generic guide is shown. This is a dated local reference, not a live regulatory feed.
Creative ideas to explore
Creative directions, not tested formulas.Petals and peel
With bergamot and a light citrus ideaExplore a brighter version of the floral character using a simple citrus counterpoint. Compare it with the unchanged flower accord and note whether the citrus frames the bloom or becomes the main subject of the sketch.
Stem and blossom
With geranium and leafy notesSketch the flower with a greener setting, keeping leaf and blossom as distinct ideas. Compare a clean floral reference with the greener version to decide how much of the imagined stem and garden belongs in the composition.
Petals over wood
With a transparent wood directionPlace the floral material against a spare wood backdrop and follow the balance through the evaluation. Try a softer wood variation separately, then choose whether your flower needs an open, airy setting or a smoother, more enveloping frame.








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Sweet, rosy, and slightly citrusy — adds natural freshness, warmth, and depth to floral, fruity, and citrus perfumes. A classic building block in modern perfumery.