Geraniol

C₁₀H₁₈O

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

CAS: 106-24-1

Aperçu

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

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 18 1,0080
Carbon C 10 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

H
11,8%
C
77,9%
O
10,4%

Usages

  • Perfumery
  • Insect repellent
  • Food flavoring
  • Cosmetics

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Skin sensitizer

Structure

SMILES

CC(=CCCC(=CCO)C)C

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
liquid
Masse molaire
154,25 g/mol
Densité
0,8890 g/cm³
Point de fusion
-15,0 °C
Point d'ébullition
230,0 °C
Solubilité
slightly soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
154,1358
XLogP
2,9
TPSA
20,2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
4
Heavy Atoms
11
Complexity
150,0

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).