Geraniol home ICD10: L23.9

Geraniol

Formula CAS
C10H18O 106-24-1



Background
Geraniol is a terpene alcohol that forms the chief part of oil of rose and oil of palmarosa. It is an alcoholic extract obtained from geranium oil. It has a pleasant, sweet, rose-like odor. Most geraniol on the market today is synthetic made by pinene chemistry. Geraniol is a widely used fragrance in soaps, detergents, and cosmetics. It is also a component of natural flavors and essential oils used in flavor compounds. It is found in over 250 essential oils including cintronella and lemon grass. It accounts for over 90% of palmarosa oil and a large portion of geranium and rose oils.

Synonyms
2-trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadiene-1-ol 2,6-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-8-ol
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol
Geraniol
Lemonol

Uses
Cosmetics
Detergents
Flavoring agent
Insect attractant
Soaps

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions
Photoallergy

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Referenties
1. Calnan, C.D., E. Cronin, and R.J. Rycroft, Allergy to phenyl salicylate. Contact Dermatitis, 1981. 7(4): p. 208-11.
2. de Groot, A.C., et al., Patch tests with fragrance materials and preservatives. Contact Dermatitis, 1985. 12(2): p. 87-92.
3. Romaguera, C., F. Grimalt, and J. Vilaplana, Geraniol dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 14(3): p. 185-6.
4. Guerra, P., et al., Contact dermatitis to geraniol in a leg ulcer. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 16(5): p. 298-9.
5. Cardullo, A.C., A.M. Ruszkowski, and V.A. DeLeo, Allergic contact dermatitis resulting from sensitivity to citrus peel, geraniol, and citral. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1989. 21(2 Pt 2): p. 395-7.
6. Roesyanto-Mahadi, I.D., et al., Sensitization to fragrance materials in Indonesian cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 22(4): p. 212-7.
7. Vilaplana, J., C. Romaguera, and F. Grimalt, Contact dermatitis from geraniol in Bulgarian rose oil. Contact Dermatitis, 1991. 24(4): p. 301.
8. de Groot, A.C., et al., Frequency of false-negative reactions to the fragrance mix. Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 28(3): p. 139-40.


Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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