Rhodinol
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Rhodinol[1] | |
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IUPAC name | (3S)-3,7-Dimethyloct-7-en-1-ol |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [141-25-3] |
PubChem | |
SMILES | CC(CCCC(=C)C)CCO |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C10H20O |
Molar mass | 156.27 g/mol |
Boiling point |
68-70 °C at 1.8 mmHg |
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Rhodinol is a monoterpene alcohol that occurs naturally in geranium and citronella oils. It is used in cosmetics and perfumery to impart flowery odors.