8000-46-2

Basic information

• Product Name: Geranium oil
• Synonyms: PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL;GERANIUM OIL FROM PELARGONIUM GRAVE- OLENS, NATURAL;exPelargoniumgraveolens;Geraniumoil-Hixform;Geraniumoil,China;Geraniumoil-HixformAfrica;exPelargoniumgraveolens,Egypt;GERANIUMOIL,ALGERIANTYPE,FCC
• CAS NO: 8000-46-2
• Molecular Formula: C15H24O2
• Molecular Weight: 236.34986
• EINECS: 290-140-0
• Product Categories: Herb extract
• Mol File: 8000-46-2.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 250-258 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 229 °F
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.887 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.5335(lit.)
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: Geranium oil(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Geranium oil(8000-46-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Geranium oil(8000-46-2)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi,N
• Statements: 38-36/38-51/53-43-41
• Safety Statements: 36-26-61-36/37/39
• RIDADR: UN 3082 9 / PGIII
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: LY4055000
• F: 8
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8000-46-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Chemical Properties

Different sources of media describe the Chemical Properties of 8000-46-2 differently. You can refer to the following data:
1. Geranium rose oil is produced by steam distillation. It has a sweet mint or fruit overtone..
2. Réunion geranium oil, also known as Bourbon geranium oil, is obtained by steam distillation of the fresh plants har- vested at the time of initial bloom The oil has a strong, rose-like odor and a characteristic mint-like note Algerian geranium oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves prior to their turning yellow and shortly before blossoming It has a rose-like odor The fragrance of Algerian oil is considered superior (less minty) than Réunion oil Moroccan geranium oil is obtained by steam distilla- tion from the freshly cut leaves and stems of P roseum It has a rose-like, herbaceous odor.
3. The concrete is prepared by petroleum ether extraction of the leaves and stems as used for the distillation of the essen- tial oil Morocco is the largest producer of geranium concrete, a dark-green mass with a strong, herbaceous, slightly rosy odor The absolute is usually a green or dark-green liquid exhibiting an intense, tenacious odor with a rosy undertone..
4. Geranium oil is obtained by steam distillation of the flowering herb Pelargoniumgraveolens L.Hér. ex Aiton, PelargoniumroseumWilldenow, and other nondefined hybrids that have developed into different ecotypes in different geographical regions. The oil is an amber to greenish-yellow liquid with the characteristic rose-like odor of the plant. Geranium oil is one of themost important natural rawmaterials in the fragrance industry. It shows a broad variety of application possibilities.

Occurrence

Found in the leaves and stems of Pelargonium roseum wild and allied sorts (P. graveolens Ait and P. graveolens χ P. terebinthaceum) (Fam.: Geraniaceae).

Uses

Different sources of media describe the Uses of 8000-46-2 differently. You can refer to the following data:
1. Geranium oil Bourbon is a fragrance for use in various perfumes; odorant for tooth and dusting powders, ointments, etc.; tea rose, chypre, Rose bases.
2. geranium oil (Pelargonium sp.) is refreshing, anti-irritant, mildly G tonic, and astringent. Although good for all skin types, it is particularly beneficial for oily and acne skins, and to those with inflammatory tendencies. The cell-regenerating activities claimed for geranium would also make it useful for aged skin. Although the many varieties of geranium-including wild geranium and english geranium-all belong to the same botanical family, their uses may differ. geranium oil is obtained by steam distillation from the entire plant, and is widely used in perfumery and cosmetics.

Preparation

By steam distillation of the leaves and stems of the fresh plant.

Essential oil composition

The main constituents of geranium oil Moroccan are geraniol and citronellol