Nerol is a versatile aroma chemical and fragrance ingredient with a fresh, sweet, soft floral and rose-like aroma with subtle citrus nuances. It is a naturally occurring monoterpene alcohol found in various essential oils, including neroli, rose, lemongrass and other aromatic botanicals. Nerol is closely related to Geraniol and is particularly valued in perfumery for creating fresh floral, rose, citrus and green fragrance accords. Its softer character can help round out compositions and add natural floral freshness.
INCI Name: Nerol
CAS No.: 106-25-2
Chemical Name: (Z)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₈O
Molecular Weight: 154.25 g/mol
Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor Profile: Sweet • Fresh • Floral • Rose-like • Citrus
Uses of Nerol
Nerol is primarily used as a fragrance ingredient and aroma chemical in fine perfumery and fragranced cosmetic products. It is particularly useful for adding a natural rose-like floral character, freshness and softness to fragrance compositions.
Common applications include fine perfumes, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, perfume oils, body sprays, colognes, soaps, body washes, shampoos and conditioners, creams and lotions, deodorants, candles, diffusers and other home-fragrance products.
Uses in Perfumery
Nerol can be used to create or enhance:
Rose accords • Neroli accords • Orange blossom accords • Floral bouquets • Citrus fragrances • Fresh green accords • Muguet-style florals • Fruity-floral compositions
It blends particularly well with Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol, Eugenol, Neroli, Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and other floral and citrus aroma materials.
Fragrance Function: Floral modifier • Rose note • Freshness enhancer • Blending ingredient • Middle-note material
Important: Nerol may be subject to fragrance-allergen and IFRA requirements depending on the formulation and market. The concentration in the finished product should be evaluated against the applicable IFRA standard and cosmetic labeling regulations.
