Nerol
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| IUPAC name | (Z)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol |
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| CAS number | [106-25-2] |
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| Molecular formula | C10H18O |
| Molar mass | 154.25 g/mol |
| Density | 0.881 g/cm3 |
| 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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