Tetrahydrogeraniol

Tetrahydrogeraniol is a fragrance and flavour ingredient commonly used in perfumes, cosmetics, and household products.

It is a saturated Terpenic Alcohol, derived from Geraniol through hydrogenation.

Useful in a variety of applications; its outstanding stability makes it an indispensable ingredient for all functional utilisations including detergents.

Used in White Floral, Rose and Citrus fragrance compositions. Provides a fresh and natural rose note to a fragrance.

Commonly used in soaps, lotions, and shampoos due to its fresh and pleasant scent.

Often used in combination with Citronellol, Geraniol and Nerol.

Product specification.

CAS No: 106-21-8
Odour description (decreasing): Floral, Rose, Waxy, Citrus
Usage: Effective from the smallest traces, through to 0.02% up to a maximum of 20% of the fragrance concentrate
Substantivity: 24 hour(s) at 100%
Solvent: DPG to give a 10% solution of Tetrahydrogeraniol
Synonyms:
Molecular Formula: C10H22O
IFRA:

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements:

• H315 Causes skin irritation.
• H315 + H320 Causes skin and eye irritation.
• H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
• H401 Toxic to aquatic life.
• H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements:

• P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
• P273 Avoid release to the environment.
• P280 Wear eye protection/face protection.
• P280 Wear protective gloves.
• P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
• P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
• P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
• P391 Collect spillage. Store away from incompatible materials.
• P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

100% of the substance consists of component(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity.