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Nerol

Also known as Neryl alcohol, cis-Geraniol, (Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol

CAS 106-25-2Formula C10H18OMolar mass 154.25 g/molEC 203-378-7
GHS signal word: Danger. Pictograms: Corrosive, Harmful or irritant 41 suppliers listed
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Nerol chemical structure, C10H18O, CAS 106-25-2
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
Appearance
Colorless oily liquid
Melting point
<-15
Boiling point
225 °C
Density
9.8756 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Flash point
107.8 °C
HS code
290522
Category
Synthetic aroma chemicals
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What is Nerol?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Nerol is the (2Z)-stereoisomer of 3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol. It has been isolated from the essential oils from plants like lemon grass. It has a role as a volatile oil component, a fragrance and a plant metabolite.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol
CAS number
106-25-2 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 624-15-7
EC numbers
203-378-7, 210-831-2
Molecular formula
C10H18O
UNII
38G5P53250
MDL number
MFCD00063204
InChIKey
GLZPCOQZEFWAFX-YFHOEESVSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H18O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,7,11H,4,6,8H2,1-3H3/b10-7-
Canonical SMILES
CC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCO
Isomeric SMILES
CC(=CCC/C(=C\CO)/C)C

Synonyms

  • Neryl alcohol
  • cis-Geraniol
  • (Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol
  • (2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol
  • (Z)-Geraniol
  • cis-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol
  • (Z)-Nerol
  • 2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2Z)-
  • Nerol 900
  • Z-Geraniol
  • 2-cis-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol
  • 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, cis-
  • cis-2,6-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-8-ol
  • (2Z)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol
  • 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, (Z)-
  • BETA-NEROL
  • Nerol (natural)
  • (Z)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol
  • 2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (Z)-
  • (z)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienol
  • Geraniol (natural)
  • Nerol 1000 microg/mL in Isopropanol
  • Vernol
  • 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol
  • Nerol (Standard)
Show all 31 synonyms
  • 3,7-dimethyl-2Z,6-octadien-1-ol
  • Nerol, analytical standard
  • 37-dimethyl-2Z6-octadien-1-ol
  • (E)3,7-Dimethyl-Octadien-1-ol
  • Nerol 1000 |Ig/mL in Isopropanol
  • (E)3,7-dimethyl-2,6-Octadien-1-ol

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Appearance
Colorless oily liquidexp.
Odour
Sweet roseexp.
Taste
Bitter flavorexp.
Melting point
<-15exp.
Boiling point
225 °Cexp.
Density
9.8756 g/cm³ at 20 °Cexp.
Flash point
107.8 °Cexp.
Solubility
In water, 1311 mg/L at 25 °Cexp.
Vapour pressure
3.0X01-2 mm Hg at 25 °C (extrapolated)exp.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
154.25 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
154.1358 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
2.67calc.
Topological polar surface area
20.23 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
4calc.
Heavy atoms
11calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.6calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS signal word
Danger
GHS05: Corrosive
Corrosive
GHS07: Harmful or irritant
Harmful or irritant

Hazard statements

  • H315Causes skin irritation.
  • H317May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H318Causes serious eye damage.
  • H319Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements (15)
  • P261Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray.
  • P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P264 + P265Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
  • P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
  • P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
  • P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
  • P305 + P351 + P338If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P305 + P354 + P338If in eyes: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P317Get medical help.
  • P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
  • P332 + P317If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.
  • P333 + P317If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help.
  • P337 + P317If eye irritation persists: Get medical help.
  • P362 + P364Take off contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
  • P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

In public use since the 1920's. Use in fragrances in the USA amounts to approximately 20,000 lbs per year.

Base for manufacture of perfumes.

Reported uses (ppm):

Table: Reported uses (ppm): (Flavor and Extract Manufacturers' Association, 1994) [Table#8244].

A wide variety of nerol esters are in use as fragrance ingredients. A considerable amount of nerol is used internally by the producers as intermediates for manufacture of other terpene products, particularly citral, ionones, methylionones, citronellol, citronellal, hydroxycitronellal, menthol, and carotenoids.

Industrial uses: Intermediates, Other, Fragrance, Odor agents.

Consumer uses: Intermediates, Fragrance, Odor agents.

Roles

  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • fragrance
  • metabolite
  • plant metabolite
  • volatile oil component

Functional uses

  • Flavouring and nutrient
  • Fragrance

How it is made

Pyrolysis of beta-pinene yields myrcene, which is converted into a mixture of predominantly geranyl, neryl, and linalyl chloride by addition of hydrogen chloride in the presence of small amounts of catalyst, e.g., copper(I) chloride and an organic quaternary ammonium salt. After removal of the catalyst, the mixture is reacted with sodium acetate in the presence of a nitrogen base (e.g., triethylamine) and converted to geranyl acetate, neryl acetate, and a small amount of linalyl acetate.

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After saponification and fractional distillation of the resulting alcohols, a fraction is obtained that contains ca. 98% geraniol. ... Nerol is produced along with geraniol from myrcene ... It can be separated from geraniol by fractional distillation.

Preparation by careful fractional distillation of crude nerol obtained from myrcene.

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Nerol is traded under.

HS 2905.22Indicative HS code

Acyclic terpene alcohols

World exports in 2024
$481M
+36.3% vs 2023, imports $493M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Germany24.2%
  2. China18.0%
  3. India * partner reported12.4%
Top importers
  1. Germany13.3%
  2. Singapore10.6%
  3. India * partner reported9.8%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Nerol is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Nerol, based on the data on this page

What is Nerol?

Nerol is the (2Z)-stereoisomer of 3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol. It has been isolated from the essential oils from plants like lemon grass. It has a role as a volatile oil component, a fragrance and a plant metabolite.

What is the CAS number of Nerol?

The CAS registry number of Nerol is 106-25-2. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 624-15-7.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Nerol?

The molecular formula of Nerol is C10H18O and its molar mass is 154.25 g/mol.

What is Nerol used for?

In public use since the 1920's. Use in fragrances in the USA amounts to approximately 20,000 lbs per year. Base for manufacture of perfumes. Reported uses (ppm): Table: Reported uses (ppm): (Flavor and Extract Manufacturers' Association, 1994) [Table#8244].

Is Nerol hazardous?

Nerol carries the GHS signal word "Danger". Main hazards: causes skin irritation, may cause an allergic skin reaction, causes serious eye damage. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Nerol?

Nerol is usually classified under HS code 290522 (Acyclic terpene alcohols). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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