Description

Citronellol is a naturally occurring acyclic monoterpenoid alcohol prized for its characteristic sweet, floral, and rose-like aroma. This versatile fragrance ingredient is a cornerstone in the creation of sophisticated and stable scent profiles, offering excellent blending properties and tenacity. It is a critical raw material for perfumers and flavorists, serving key roles in the fragrance, flavor, and personal care industries worldwide.

Application

• Fragrance Formulation: A primary building block in fine perfumery for rose, geranium, and floral accords, as well as in soaps, detergents, and household products.
• Flavor Creation: Used as a flavoring agent to impart citrus, fruity, and floral notes in food and beverage products.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into lotions, creams, shampoos, and cosmetics for its pleasant scent and mild characteristics.
• Aromatherapy & Candles: Employed in essential oil blends and scented candles for its uplifting and calming aromatic properties.
• Industrial Deodorants: Acts as a masking agent or fragrance component in industrial cleaners and air fresheners.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a starting material or precursor in the synthesis of other valuable aroma chemicals like hydroxycitronellol.

Basic Information

Product Name	Citronellol
CAS No.	68916-43-8
Molecular Formula	C10H20O
Molecular Weight	156.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol; (±)-Citronellol; dl-Citronellol; β-Citronellol; Cephrol; Rhodinol (commercial mixture); 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-; Roseol
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Quality Control

Our Citronellol is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for fragrance and flavor applications. We ensure consistent purity, odor profile, and chemical stability through advanced analytical methods including Gas Chromatography (GC). A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each batch, detailing specifications for identity, assay, and key physical properties.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen to preserve quality and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic sweet, rose-like
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
Solubility	Miscible with alcohol, oils; insoluble in water

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