Nerol
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Nerol | |
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Chemical name | (Z)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol |
Chemical formula | C10H18O |
Molecular mass | 154.25 g/mol |
CAS number | [106-25-2] |
Density | 0.881 g/cm3 |
Melting point | ? °C |
Boiling point | 224-225 °C at 745 mmHg |
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Nerol is a natural monoterpene found in many essential oils such as lemongrass. It was originally isolated from neroli oil, hence its name. It is a liquid with the aroma of sweet rose and is therefore used in perfumery.
Nerol is the cis-isomer of geraniol. It readily loses water to form dipentene.