Geranium

AKA: Rhodinol, 6812-78-8, (-)-Rhodinol, (-)-alpha-citronellol, FEMA No. 2980, 7-Octen-1-ol, (S)-ALPHA-CITRONELLOL, (S)-3, 7-DIMETHYL-7-OCTENOL
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginNative to Egypt. Derived from geranium plant stems and leaves, primarily cultivated in Egypt for aromatic compounds. Extracted through steam distillation or solvent extraction from fresh plant material.
Geranium is a cosmetic ingredient. Also known as Rhodinol.
Solubility Insoluble in glycerol, water; soluble in most fixed oils, propylene glycol
Formula
C10H20O
Mol. Weight
156.26
CAS #
92347-05-2
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ EU Fragrance Allergen
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Adds Fragrance
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR