Citronellol

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Citronellol
Citronellol
Chemical name 3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol
Chemical formula C10H20O
Molecular mass 156.27 g/mol
CAS number [106-22-9]
Density 0.855 g/cm3
Melting point  ? °C
Boiling point 225 °C
SMILES CC(CCC=C(C)C)CCO
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Citronellol, or dihydrogeraniol, is a natural acyclic monoterpenoid. Both enantiomers occur in nature. (+)-Citronellol, which is found citronella oils, is the more common isomer. (−)-Citronellol is found in the oils of rose and geranium. Citronellol is used in perfumes.

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