Growth Molecules · B
Citronellol
A fresh, rose-citronella material with a slightly grassy, camphoraceous edge. It blends closely with geraniol and nerol and is the standard way to round out a rose composition.
CAS number
106-22-9
Olfactory family
Rose / citronella
Minimum order
5 kg
Lead time
14-21 days
Short answer
Citronellol (CAS 106-22-9) is a biosynthetic aroma molecule in the Rose / citronella family, produced by biological synthesis rather than extracted from a botanical. A core material for rose and citronella accords. Biotransformation processes are mature in China, and the bio-based grade is IFRA-compliant, which is why overseas orders keep rising. Minimum order 5 kg, lead time 14-21 days. Every batch ships with a certificate of analysis, a safety data sheet and an IFRA conformity statement.
About Citronellol
A fresh, rose-citronella material with a slightly grassy, camphoraceous edge. It blends closely with geraniol and nerol and is the standard way to round out a rose composition.
Why it is on our list. A core material for rose and citronella accords. Biotransformation processes are mature in China, and the bio-based grade is IFRA-compliant, which is why overseas orders keep rising.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 106-22-9 |
| Chinese name | 香茅醇 |
| Material type | Biosynthetic aroma molecule (fermentation / biocatalysis) |
| Production route | Biological synthesis - not extracted from a botanical |
| Olfactory family | Rose / citronella |
| Chinese olfactory family | 玫瑰/香茅 |
| Perfume note position | Middle note |
| Purity | >= 97.0% |
| Physical form | Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and oils; slightly soluble in water |
| Applications | Perfumery, Body care, Personal care |
| IFRA status | Category limits apply; Annex III allergen |
| EU 1223/2009 allergen status | Annex III allergen - label declaration required above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off |
| REACH | Registration dossier available on request |
| Food application | Approved food flavouring substance in the EU. |
| Shelf life | 24-36 months unopened, 12 months after opening |
| Storage | Store upright in the original sealed container, away from light, heat and air. Recommended 15-25 C. |
| Minimum order quantity | 5 kg |
| Lead time | 14-21 days |
Typical applications
- ✓Perfumery
- ✓Body care
- ✓Personal care
Regulatory & compliance
IFRA
Declared as a fragrance allergen under Annex III of EU Regulation 1223/2009. If your finished product contains this material above 0.001% in a leave-on product or 0.01% in a rinse-off product, the substance name has to appear on the label. IFRA category limits also apply and are stated on the lot-specific conformity statement.
EU 1223/2009 Annex III
This material is a named fragrance allergen in Annex III of EU Regulation 1223/2009. Declaration on the label is required above 0.001%% in leave-on products and 0.01%% in rinse-off products.
REACH and export documents
REACH registration dossier available on request for EU shipments, together with the safety data sheet and the batch certificate of analysis.
Food application
Approved food flavouring substance in the EU.
Batch-specific values such as assay, density, refractive index, optical rotation and the full GC/MS chromatogram are issued with the certificate of analysis for the lot you receive. The values on this page are the standard profile for this material. The CAS number shown is the common main-component CAS; commercial material can be an isomer mixture, so the supplier COA is the reference.
Pricing
On request
Minimum order 5 kg · lead time 14-21 days · quote in 3-5 business days
Questions about this material
What is the minimum order quantity for Citronellol?
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5 kg. Smaller volumes are available as samples, typically 5-10 ml, so you can evaluate the material in your own formula before ordering a full drum.
Is Citronellol an essential oil?
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No. Citronellol is a biosynthetic aroma molecule produced by biological synthesis, and we describe it as a biosynthetic aroma raw material rather than a natural essential oil. The distinction matters for your labelling and for your customers: natural and biosynthetic materials are not interchangeable claims, even when the odour profile is.
What documentation comes with the order?
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The batch certificate of analysis, the safety data sheet, the IFRA conformity statement naming the standard and category that applies to your product, the REACH dossier where relevant, and lot traceability back to the production batch.
How long does it take to deliver?
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Lead time is currently 14-21 days for standard orders. We confirm the delivery date in the quotation, and we flag any capacity constraint before you place the order rather than after.
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