Description

Geranium Oil is a highly valued natural essential oil derived from the leaves and stems of various Pelargonium species, prized for its complex, sweet, and rosy aroma. Its unique chemical profile makes it a versatile and indispensable ingredient for creating sophisticated and stable fragrance compositions. This essential oil is a critical raw material for perfumers and product formulators in the fragrance, cosmetics, and personal care industries seeking natural, high-impact olfactory components.

Application

• Fine Fragrance & Perfumery: A core middle note in high-end perfumes, colognes, and eau de toilettes for its rich, floral-rosy character and excellent fixative properties.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used as a natural fragrance and functional agent in soaps, lotions, creams, shampoos, and deodorants.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Employed in diffuser blends, massage oils, and bath products for its purported uplifting and balancing effects.
• Flavoring Agent: Used in minute quantities to impart floral notes in certain food products, beverages, and confectionery (where compliant with food-grade specifications).
• Household & Industrial Products: Provides a pleasant scent in natural cleaning products, detergents, and air fresheners.

Basic Information

Product Name	Geranium Oil
CAS No.	8016-45-3
Molecular Formula	N/A (Natural Complex Mixture)
Molecular Weight	N/A
Synonyms	Pelargonium Graveolens Oil; Geranium Essential Oil; Rose Geranium Oil; African Geranium Oil; Bourbon Geranium Oil; Egyptian Geranium Oil; Geranium Bourbon Oil; Geraniol Type Geranium Oil
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Geranium Oil is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure consistency, purity, and authenticity. Each batch is analyzed using GC/MS and other appropriate analytical techniques to verify its chemical composition against established organoleptic and physical standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as citronellol, geraniol, and linalool content is provided to guarantee it meets the specifications required for your application.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15°C and 25°C (59°F - 77°F). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent oxidation and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to greenish-yellow mobile liquid
Odor	Characteristic sweet, floral, rosy
Relative Density (20°C)	0.883 - 0.900
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.462 - 1.472
Optical Rotation (20°C)	-14° to -8°
Acid Value	≤ 10 mg KOH/g
Ester Value	50 - 85 mg KOH/g
Solubility in Ethanol	1:2 in 70% ethanol
Assay (Citronellol + Geraniol, GC)	≥ 60%

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