3,7-DIMETHYL-1-OCTANOL

Tetrahydrogeraniol has been identified in citrus oils and is a colorless liquid with a waxy, rose-petal-like odor. It is prepared by hydrogenation of geraniol or citronellol in the presence of a nickel catalyst and is a by-product in the synthesis of citronellol from geraniol or nerol. Because of its stability, it is often used to perfume household products.

Clear colorless liquid

3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol has a sweet, rosy odor and bitter tas

3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol was employed as medium supplement in the anaerobic enrichment cultures of Pseudomonas citronellolis.2

3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol is commercially produced by the reduction of geraniol or by the reduction of citronellol, citronellal, or citral. It is used in fragrances and in foods.

Usually prepared by hydrogenation of geraniol, citronellol or citronellal.

Aroma characteristics at 1%: fresh fatty, waxy, soapy, aldehydic citrus with lemon, lime and orange nuances. It has rosy and green woody notes

Taste characteristics at 1 to 10 ppm: fatty, waxy, soapy with floral rosy and fresh citrus-woody nuances. Natural occurrence: Reported found in lemon, lemon peel oil and thyme; corresponds to the dl-form of dihydro-citronellol.

3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol is an fragrance ingredient and its toxicologic and dermatologic review as a fragrance ingredient was reported.

Non flammable

Moderately toxic by skin contact. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.