Geraniol

C₁₀H₁₈O

IUPAC: (E)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol

CAS: 106-24-1

Overview

Geraniol is a monoterpenoid and the primary component of rose oil and citronella oil. It is widely used in perfumery and as a natural insect repellent.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	18	1.0080
Carbon	C	10	12.0110
Oxygen	O	1	15.9990

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×18

11.8%

Carbon ×10

77.9%

Oxygen ×1

10.4%

Uses

• Perfumery
• Insect repellent
• Food flavoring
• Cosmetics

Fun Facts

✦ Named because it is found in geranium oil, though it smells like roses

Safety

⚠ Skin sensitizer

Structure

SMILES

CC(=CCCC(=CCO)C)C

Properties

Type: organic
State: liquid
Molar Mass: 154.25 g/mol
Density: 0.8890 g/cm³
Melting Point: -15.0 °C
Boiling Point: 230.0 °C
Solubility: slightly soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 154.1358
XLogP: 2.9
TPSA: 20.2 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 1
H-Bond Acceptors: 1
Rotatable Bonds: 4
Heavy Atoms: 11
Complexity: 150.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Geraniol?

Geraniol (C₁₀H₁₈O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (E)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol.

What is the molecular weight of Geraniol?

Geraniol has a molar mass of 154.25 g/mol.

What state is Geraniol at room temperature?

Geraniol is a liquid at room temperature.

Is Geraniol organic or inorganic?

Geraniol is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Geraniol?

Geraniol (C₁₀H₁₈O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).