Geraniol
Name |
Geraniol |
Synonyms |
(2E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol |
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Molecular Structure |
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Molecular Formula |
C10H18O |
Molecular Weight |
154.25 |
CAS Registry Number |
106-24-1 (8007-13-4) |
FEMA |
2507 |
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Properties
Density |
0.878 |
Melting point |
-15 ºC |
Boiling point |
229-230 ºC |
Refractive index |
1.475-1.479 |
Flash point |
76 ºC |
Water solubility |
PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE |
Chemical Property/Description
Colorless to yellow oily liquid.Soluble in ethanol, ether, glycol, mineral oil and animal oil, slightly soluble in water
Main Uses:
Widely used in flower flavor daily flavor, can be used for apple, strawberry and other fruit flavor, cinnamon, ginger and other flavors of edible flavor, can also be made into ester flavor.
Geraniol is the main agent of rose fragrance, and it is also an indispensable flavoring material in various floral fragrances. It can also be regarded as a sweetening agent, and can also be used to prepare food, soap, and daily cosmetics flavor.
Used as medicine for antibacterial and insect repellent; Clinical treatment of chronic bronchitis is good, not only has the effect of improving lung ventilation function and reducing airway resistance, but also has the advantages of improving the body's immune function, and has the advantages of fast effect and small side effects.
Antibacterial: Has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal effects.
Deworming: It has the effect of deworming guinea pig roundworm.