Nerol

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Nerol
Nerol
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.

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