Geraniol (Ref: Mevalone 3AEY)

Geraniol (Ref: Mevalone 3AEY)	Last updated: 19/05/2026
(Also known as: (E)-geraniol; (E)-nerol; AI3-00206; Lemonol)

Hazard alerts

The following Pesticide Hazard Tricolour (PHT) alerts are based on the data in the tables below. An absence of an alert does not imply the substance has no implications for human health, biodiversity or the environment but just that we do not have the data to form a judgement. The alerts for Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) are based on applying the FAO/WHO (Type 1) and the PAN (Type II) criteria to PPDB data. Further details on the HHP indicators are given in the tables below. Neither the PHT nor the HHP hazard alerts take account of usage patterns or exposure, thus they do not represent risk.

PHT: Environmental fate	PHT: Ecotoxicity	PHT: Human health	Highly Hazardous Pesticide
Environmental fate High alert: Drainflow: Mobile Warning: Significant data are missing	Ecotoxicity Moderate alert: Fish acute ecotoxicity: Moderate; Daphnia acute ecotoxicity: Moderate; Earthworms acute ecotoxicity: Moderate	Human health Moderate alert: Genotoxic Warning: Significant data are missing

GENERAL INFORMATION

Description

A plant derived alcohol that has fungicidal, insecticidal and microbial activity. Recent research suggest it may have value as a repellent for ticks on cattle.

Example pests/issues controlled

Botrytis; Mosquitoes; Flies; Fleas; Ticks

Example applications

Grapes

Efficacy & activity

Appearance and life cycle

Taxonomic classification

GB regulatory status

GB COPR regulatory status

Approved

Date COPR inclusion expires

30/11/2031

GB LERAP status

No UK approval for use as a plant protection agent

EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414)

EC Regulation 1107/2009 status

Approved

Dossier rapporteur/co-rapporteur

Spain/Greece

Date EC 1107/2009 inclusion expires

30/04/2026

EU Candidate for substitution (CfS)

Listed in EU database

Yes

Approved for use (✓) under EC 1107/2009 in the following EU Member States

ATAustria	BEBelgium	BGBulgaria	CYCyprus	CZCzech Republic	DEGermany	DKDenmark	EEEstonia	ELGreece
	✓	✓	✓					✓
ESSpain	FIFinland	FRFrance	HRCroatia	HUHungary	IEIreland	ITItaly	LTLithuania	LULuxembourg
✓		✓				✓
LVLatvia	MTMalta	NLNetherlands	PLPoland	PTPortugal	RORomania	SESweden	SISlovenia	SKSlovakia
	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Approved for use (✓) under EC 1107/2009 by Mutual Recognition of Authorisation and/or national regulations in the following EEA countries

ISIceland	NONorway

Additional information

Also used in

Morocco; USA

Chemical structure

Isomerism

Geraniol exhibits isomerism primarily through its geometrical and structural forms. It exists as a trans-isomer, while its cis-isomer counterpart is nerol. Geraniol also has structural isomers like linalool and citronellal, which differ in atom connectivity or functional groups, leading to distinct aromas and applications. Although geraniol itself is not optically active, some of its isomers are.

Chemical formula

C₁₀H₁₈O

Canonical SMILES

CC(=CCCC(=CCO)C)C

Isomeric SMILES

CC(=CCC/C(=C/CO)/C)C

International Chemical Identifier key (InChIKey)

GLZPCOQZEFWAFX-JXMROGBWSA-N

International Chemical Identifier (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+

2D structure diagram/image available?

Yes

General status

Biopesticide type

Fungicide; Insecticide; Microbiocide; Veterinary substance

Substance groups

Plant-derived substance

Minimum active substance purity

980 g/Kg

Known relevant impurities

EU dossier - none declared

Substance origin

Natural

Mode of action

Though to distrupt the cell walls, membranes and organelles of micro-organisms. Geraniol interacts with voltage-gated sodium channels and detoxifying enzymes like glutathione-S-transferase, disrupting normal function.

Insecticide behavioural & physiological effects

Substance source

A primary consitutent of rose, palmarosa and citronella oil

Uses

Viticulture; Insect repellent; Animal welfare

Farming system suitability

CAS RN

106-24-1

EC number

203-377-1

CIPAC number

US EPA chemical code

597501

PubChem CID

Molecular mass (Da)

154.25

PIN (Preferred Identification Name)

IUPAC name

(E) 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol

CAS name

(E) 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol

Global Governance status: Listed (✓) under

UK Poisons List Order 1972	Rotterdam Convention	Montreal Protocol
XNo The Poisons List Order 1972	XNo Rotterdam Convention	XNo Montreal Protocol
Stockholm Convention	OSPAR	EU Water Framework Directive
XNo Stockholm Convention	XNo OSPAR	XNo EU Water Framework Directive

Relevant Environmental Water Quality Standards

Forever chemical

Highly Hazardous Pesticide (HHP)

Type I

Type II

Other status information

FEMA=2507; FLAVIS=02.012; USEPA minimum risk pesticide

Herbicide Resistance Class (HRAC MoA class)

Not applicable

Herbicide Resistance Class (WSSA MoA class)

Not applicable

Insecticide Resistance Class (IRAC MoA class)

Not applicable

Fungicide Resistance Class (FRAC MOA class)

Not applicable

Examples of recorded resistance

Physical state

Colourless to pale yellow, clear viscous liquid with a floral odor

Related substances & organisms

thymol

nerolidol

citronella oil

geranial

Commercial

Property

Value

Availability status

Current

Introduction & key dates

Early 20th century, first natural isolation; Mid 20th century first commercial use; 2013, not approved UK

Example manufacturers & suppliers of products using this active now or historically

Eden Research plc
Bugband USA

Example products using this active

Formulation and application details

Usually supplied as a capsule suspension for aqueous dilution and application via hydraulic or knapsack sprayers

Commercial production

The commercial production of geraniol, typically involves two main approaches: natural extraction and biotechnological synthesis. Traditionally, geraniol is obtained through steam distillation of plant materials, which separates the volatile oil from the biomass. Microbial fermentation uses genetically engineered strains of Escherichia coli or Saccharomyces cerevisiae that express terpene biosynthetic pathways. These microbes are cultivated in bioreactors under controlled conditions, and geraniol is either secreted or retained intracellularly, requiring downstream purification. To overcome toxicity issues and improve yield, some systems employ in vivo esterification, converting geraniol into geranyl acetate, which is easier to extract and more stable.

Impact on climate of production and use

Data for specific plant extracts is scarce. However, from publicly available data the carbon footprint of plant extracts has been estimated at between 1.0 and 4.0 kg CO₂e per kg of product. This depends on the plant composition, agricultural practices and processing methods used.

ENVIRONMENTAL FATE

Property

Value

Source; quality score; and other information

Interpretation

Solubility - In water at 20 °C at pH 7 (mg l⁻¹)

572

Moderate

Solubility - In organic solvents at 20 °C (mg l⁻¹)

250000

n-Heptane

250000

Methanol

250000

Ethyl acetate

250000

Acetone

Melting point (°C)

Boiling point (°C)

230

Degradation point (°C)

Flashpoint (°C)

96.5

Octanol-water partition coefficient at pH 7, 20 °C

6.46 X 10⁰³

Calculated

Log P

3.81

High

Fat solubility of residues

Solubility

Data type

Density (g ml⁻¹)

0.889

Dissociation constant pKa) at 25 °C

Vapour pressure at 20 °C (mPa)

4600

Highly volatile. If applied directly to plants or soil, drift is a concern & mitigation is advisable

Henry's law constant at 25 °C (Pa m³ mol⁻¹)

1.22

Moderately volatile

Volatilisation as max % of applied dose lost

From plant surface

From soil surface

Maximum UV-vis absorption L mol⁻¹ cm⁻¹

No absorption >290nm

Surface tension (mN m⁻¹)

40.7

Degradation

Property

Value

Source; quality score; and other information

Interpretation

General biodegradability

Soil degradation (days)

DT₅₀ (typical)

DT₅₀ (lab at 20 °C)

DT₅₀ (field)

DT₉₀ (lab at 20 °C)

DT₉₀ (field)

DT₅₀ modelling endpoint

Note

Soil mineralisation

Aerobic (at 20 °C)

Anaerobic (at 20 °C)

Dissipation rate RL₅₀ (days) on plant matrix

Value

Note

Dissipation rate RL₅₀ (days) on and in plant matrix

Value

Note

Aqueous photolysis DT₅₀ (days) at pH 7

Value

Note

Aqueous hydrolysis DT₅₀ (days) at 20 °C and pH 7

Value

Note

Water-sediment DT₅₀ (days)

Water phase only DT₅₀ (days)

Sediment phase only DT₅₀ (days)

Air degradation

As this parameter is not normally measured directly, a surrogate measure is used: ‘Photochemical oxidative DT₅₀’. Where data is available, this can be found in the Fate Indices section below.

Decay in stored produce DT₅₀

Soil adsorption and mobility

Property

Value

Source; quality score; and other information

Interpretation

Linear

K_d (mL g⁻¹)

Mobile

K_oc (mL g⁻¹)

Notes and range

Estimated

Freundlich

K_f (mL g⁻¹)

K_foc (mL g⁻¹)

¹/_n

Notes and range

pH sensitivity

Known metabolites

None

ECOTOXICOLOGY

Terrestrial ecotoxicology

Property

Value

Source; quality score; and other information

Interpretation

Mammals - Acute oral LD₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹)

> 4000

Rat

Low

Mammals - Short Term Oral NOAEL (mg kg⁻¹ bw d⁻¹)

558

Rat 13-wk

Low

Mammals - Long Term (Chronic) Oral NOAEL (mg kg⁻¹ bw d⁻¹)

558

Rat

Low

Birds - Acute LD₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹)

> 10000

Colinus virginianus as product

Low

Birds - Short term dietary LC₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹ bw d⁻¹)

> 5866

Colinus virginianus as product

Birds - Chronic 21d NOEL (mg kg⁻¹ bw d⁻¹)

Earthworms - Acute 14 day LC₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹ dw soil)

> 500

Eisenia foetida as product corr

Moderate

Earthworms - Chronic NOEC, reproduction (mg kg⁻¹ dw soil)

Soil micro-organisms

Nitrogen mineralisation: No significant adverse effect
Carbon mineralisation: No significant adverse effect

Dose 54.5 mg product/kg soil

Collembola

Acute LC₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹)

Chronic NOEC (mg kg⁻¹)

Non-target plants

Vegetative vigour ER₅₀ (g ha⁻¹)

Seedling emergence ER₅₀ (g ha⁻¹)

Honeybees (Apis spp.)

Contact acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)

> 200

as formulation

Low

Oral acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)

Unknown mode acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)

Chronic

Notes

Bumblebees (Bombus spp.)

Contact acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)

Oral acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)

Mason bees (Osmia spp.)

Contact acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)

Oral acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)

Other bee species (1)

Acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg insect⁻¹)

Mode of exposure

Other bee species (2)

Acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg insect⁻¹)

Mode of exposure

Beneficial insects (Ladybirds)

Beneficial insects (Lacewings)

Beneficial insects (Parasitic wasps)

Beneficial insects (Predatory mites)

Beneficial insects (Ground beetles)

Beneficial insects (Butterflies)

Contact

Notes

Oral

Notes

Aquatic ecotoxicology

Property

Value

Source; quality score; and other information

Interpretation

Temperate Freshwater Fish - Acute 96 hour LC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)

11.6

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Moderate

Temperate Freshwater Fish - Chronic 21 day NOEC (mg l⁻¹)

Tropical Freshwater Fish - Acute 96 hour LC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)

Temperate Freshwater Aquatic invertebrates - Acute 48 hour EC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)

16.1

Daphnia magna

Moderate

Temperate Freshwater Aquatic invertebrates - Chronic 21 day NOEC (mg l⁻¹)

Tropical Freshwater Aquatic invertebrates - Acute 48 hour EC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)

Aquatic crustaceans - Acute 96 hour LC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)

Sediment dwelling organisms - Acute 96 hour LC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)

Sediment dwelling organisms - Chronic 28 day NOEC, static, water (mg l⁻¹)

Sediment dwelling organisms - Chronic 28 day NOEC, sediment (mg kg⁻¹)

Aquatic Plants (free-floating, fonds growth, fresh) - 7 day (mg l⁻¹)

Aquatic plants (rooted, growth rate, fresh) - 14 day (mg l⁻¹)

Algae - Acute (growth rate, fresh; mg l⁻¹) (72 hr ErC₅₀, Static)

48.0

Raphidocelis subcapitata

Low

Algae - Chronic (growth rate, fresh; mg l⁻¹)

Mesocosm study data

NOEAEC mg l⁻¹

Marine bivalves

Regulatory Threshold Levels (RTLs)

Note: These RTLs have been calculated using the regulatory approach used in the European Union and based on ecotoxocity values in the PPDB.

Species group

RTL

Notes

Mammals

111.6

Worst case of acute and chronic mammals

Birds

1000

Worst case of acute and chronic birds

Soil organisms

Worst case of acute and chronic earthworms

Terrestrial plants

No data

No data for non-target plants vegetative vigour and seedling emergence

Pollinators

Worst case of contact and oral honeybees

Arthropods

No data

No data for parasitic wasps and predatory mites

Fish

0.116

Worst case of temperate acute and chronic fish

Aquatic invertebrates

0.161

Worst case of temperate acute and chronic aquatic invertebrates

Aquatic plants

4.8

Worst case of free-floating plants, rooted plants, acute and chronic algae

HUMAN HEALTH AND PROTECTION

General

Property

Value

Source; quality score; and other information

Interpretation

Threshold of Toxicological Concern (Cramer Class)

Low (class I)

Mammals - Acute oral LD₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹)

> 4000

Rat

Low

Mammals - Short Term Oral NOAEL (mg kg⁻¹ bw d⁻¹)

558

Rat 13-wk

Low

Mammals - Long Term (Chronic) Oral NOAEL (mg kg⁻¹ bw d⁻¹)

558

Rat

Low

Mammals - Dermal LD₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹ body weight)

> 2000

Rat

Mammals - Inhalation LC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)

Other Mammal toxicity endpoints

Subcutaneous LD₅₀ = 1090 mg kg⁻¹

Mouse

Intravenous LD₅₀ = 50 mg kg⁻¹

Mouse

ADI - Acceptable Daily Intake (mg kg⁻¹ bw day⁻¹)

0.5

Rat SF=100

ARfD - Acute Reference Dose (mg kg⁻¹ bw day⁻¹)

None allocated

AAOEL - Acute Acceptable Operator Exposure Level (mg kg⁻¹ bw day⁻¹)

Not applicable

AOEL - Acceptable Operator Exposure Level - Systemic (mg kg⁻¹ bw day⁻¹)

0.5

Rat SF =100

Dermal penetration studies (%)

100

Default

Dangerous Substances Directive 76/464

Exposure Routes

Public

Acceptable for proposed uses

Occupational

Acceptable for proposed uses

Mammalian dose elimination route and rate

Extensively and rapidly absorbed, excreted via urine (>50% in 24hr)

Health issues

Specific human health issues (hazard-based)

Carcinogen

Genotoxic

Endocrine disruptor

; ; ; ;

Reproduction / development effects

Acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor

Neurotoxicant

No data found

Respiratory tract irritant

Skin irritant

Skin sensitiser

Eye irritant

Phototoxicant

No data found

General human health issues

May case gastric irritation
Possible liver, heart and kidney toxicant

Handling issues

Property

Value and interpretation

General

Not explosive or oxidising

CLP classification 2013

Health: H319, H315, H317

WHO Classification

Not listed

UN Number

Not regulated

Waste disposal & packaging

Shelf-life, storage, stability and reactivity

TRANSLATIONS

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Name

English

geraniol

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Polish

Swedish

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Record last updated:	19/05/2026
Contact:	aeru@herts.ac.uk
Please cite as:	Lewis, K.A., Tzilivakis, J., Warner, D. and Green, A. (2016) An international database for pesticide risk assessments and management. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal, 22(4), 1050-1064. DOI: 10.1080/10807039.2015.1133242

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