Citronellol
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Citronellol | |
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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.