Description

Citronellol is a naturally occurring acyclic monoterpenoid alcohol, prized for its characteristic sweet, floral, and rosy aroma. This versatile fragrance and flavor intermediate is essential for creating complex, natural-smelling profiles in high-end consumer products. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, personal care, and household goods industries seeking consistent quality and reliable supply.

Application

• Fragrance & Perfumery: A key building block in fine fragrances, soaps, detergents, and cosmetics for its fresh, rosy, and citrusy notes.
• Flavoring Agent: Used to impart citrus and floral nuances in food products, beverages, and confectionery (where compliant with relevant food-grade regulations).
• Personal Care Formulations: Incorporated into lotions, creams, shampoos, and other toiletries as a fragrance component.
• Household & Industrial Products: Provides a pleasant scent in air fresheners, cleaning agents, and laundry care products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable chiral intermediate and starting material for the synthesis of other terpenoids and fine chemicals.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Used in diffuser blends and massage oils for its purported uplifting and calming aromatic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Citronellol
CAS No.	26489-01-0
Molecular Formula	C10H20O
Molecular Weight	156.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol; β-Citronellol; Cephrol; Dihydrogeraniol; (±)-Citronellol; dl-Citronellol; Roseol; 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-
EINECS	247-749-9

Quality Control

Our Citronellol is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We offer grades suitable for fragrance, cosmetic, and technical applications, with specifications tailored to meet customer requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). As the material is easily oxidized, containers should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to air. Keep away from strong oxidizers, heat, and ignition sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic sweet, rosy, citrus
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.454 - 1.462
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.850 - 0.860
Optical Rotation	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.