Nerolidol

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Nerolidol

IUPAC name	3,7,11-trimethyl1,6,10-dodecatrien-3-ol
Identifiers
CAS number	cis: [3790-78-1] trans:[40716-66-3]
SMILES	CC(C)=CCCC(C)=CCCC(C)(O)C=C
Properties
Molecular formula	C₁₅H₂₆O
Molar mass	222.37 g/mol
Density	0.872 g/cm³
Boiling point	122 °C at 3 mmHg
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Nerolidol, also known as peruviol, is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene found in the essential oils of many types of plants and flowers. There are two isomers of nerolidol, cis and trans, which differ in the geometry about the central double bond. Nerolidol is present in neroli, ginger, jasmine, lavender, tea tree and lemon grass. The aroma of nerolidol is woody and reminiscent of fresh bark. It is used as a flavoring agent and in perfumery. It is also currently under testing as a skin penetration enhancer for the transdermal delivery of therapeutic drugs

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