Geranodyle (Givaudan)
Description
This Givaudan specialty offers a powerfully fresh and diffusive character centered around a vibrant, dewy geranium and rose petal impression. Its profile is brightened by distinct fruity undertones, while subtle green, herbal, and even tea-like nuances provide a sophisticated, natural complexity. As a highly effective top note ingredient, it imparts an immediate lift and radiant quality to a fragrance. The material enhances the initial bloom and lends a modern, airy feel, making it an excellent choice for initiating a fresh floral experience from the very first moment.
In application, its value lies in the ability to build and amplify floral accords, particularly modern rose, lily of the valley, and geranium themes. The ingredient pairs seamlessly with natural citrus oils, lavender, and other rosy materials like citronellol or phenylethyl alcohol, effectively bridging the top and heart of a creation. Dosage is versatile, used in traces for a sparkling nuance or at levels up to 5% in the concentrate to anchor a fresh floral structure. Ultimately, the addition of Geranodyle serves to boost the overall fruitiness and fresh floral volume, ensuring a composition feels vibrant and cohesive.
General Information
| Alt Name | Geranodyle (Givaudan) |
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| Category | Aromatic Compound |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-5-methylcyclohexan-1-ol |
| CAS Number | 42822-86-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 172.26 g/mol |
| Canonical SMILES | CC1CCC(C(C1)O)C(C)(C)O |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Family | Floral |
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| Odor Strength | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Odor Description | Floral, Fruity, Geranium, Green, Herbal, Lavender, Rose, Tea |
| Usage Level | 5% in the fragrance concentrate |
| Substantivity | 20 hours at 100% |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | Yellow to orange clear liquid (est) |
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| Vapor Pressure | 0.001 mmHg @ 25 °C. (est) |
| Boiling Point | 267.58 °C. @ 760 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 75 °F. TCC ( 23.89 °C. ) |
| XLogP | 2.2 |
IFRA
| Category | Fragrance agents |
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Safety Information
| R-phrases | R10 - Flammable R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin |
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| S-phrases | S02 - Keep out of the reach of children S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing |
| Europe Standard Hazard | Xi - Irritant |
