Tetrahydrogeraniol
Tetrahydrogeraniol
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Maintains waxy-rose notes even in harsh bases.
Perfect for enhancing clean, fresh fragrances.
The rose that survives where others perish.
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Aroma Chemicals | Rose Collection
CAS: 106-21-8Synonyms: Dimethyl Octanol Classification: Heart Note[i]
Tetrahydrogeraniol opens with an immediate waxy quality that sets it apart from every other rose material in your palette. Where geraniol sparkles with citrus-bright sweetness and fresh green vitality, this fully hydrogenated cousin brings gravitas—a rose viewed through frosted glass, softened and abstracted into something more textural than literal. The "tetrahydro" modification strips away geraniol's reactive double bonds, and with them goes much of the bright citronella edge and sweet floral lift, leaving behind a fascinating skeleton of waxy rose with unexpected soapy-clean nuances. In fact you can see this facet clearly exploited in our Amrita demonstration formula below.
This material excels where geraniol fails catastrophically—in the harsh alkaline environments of bar soaps, liquid detergents, and industrial cleaners where pH levels would normally decompose traditional rose alcohols into unrecognisable fragments. Deploy tetrahydrogeraniol at 0.5-5% in functional products to maintain authentic floral character through aggressive bases. Its remarkable stability extends beyond mere survival; it actively contributes to the perception of cleanliness through its inherent soapy-waxy character. This synaesthetic quality makes it invaluable for creating "clean laundry" accords and fresh textile impressions that feel authentic rather than imposed.
The chemical transformation from geraniol to tetrahydrogeraniol reveals perfumery's hidden architecture. By saturating all double bonds through hydrogenation, we trade volatility for stability, brightness for depth, and ephemeral beauty for enduring presence. The resulting material offers unique creative possibilities: combine it with traditional geraniol and citronellol to create rose accords with both sparkle and tenacity, or use it solo in functional products where other florals dare not venture. Its subtle minty-fresh undertones open surprising applications in masculine grooming products, while its waxy texture enhances white floral reconstructions. This underutilised gem deserves prominence in every perfumer's arsenal—not as a mere geraniol substitute, but as a sophisticated material offering textural complexity and unmatched stability.
Odour Impact Scale [i]
Scale Interpretation
Tetrahydrogeraniol shows balanced behavior with moderate strength (6/10) and proportional impact in blends (6/10). Versatile and predictable to work with.
Average Use: 0.73% in a perfume compound
Odour Family:
Floral
Appearance: Colourless liquid
Longevity: Lasts > 24 hours on a smelling strip.
Odour Profile: Tetrahydrogeraniol has a waxy, rosy floral scent with subtle soapy and clean nuances.
Uses: Used in functional products requiring stability, rose accords, and enhancing clean scent perceptions.
INCI Name: TETRAHYDROGERANIOL
IUPAC Name: 3,7-Dimethyloctan-1-ol
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IFRA Standards
Permitted amounts in finished product:
IFRA 51: 100%
IFRA 49:
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For Trade Use Only
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