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Citronellol

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citronellol [‚si·trə′nel‚ȯl]
(organic chemistry)
C10H19OH A liquid derived from citronella oil; soluble in alcohol; used in perfumery.
Citronellol 

(also 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenol), the terpene alcohol (CH3)2C═CH(CH2)2CH(CH3)(CH2)2OH. Citronellol is a colorless liquid that has the scent of roses. Insoluble in water, it is soluble in alcohol and ether. It has a boiling point of 116°C at ~2.0 kilonewtons/m2 and a density of 0.855 g/cm3 at 20°C. Citro nellol is a component of many essential oils, such as rose oil and geranium oil. It is obtained, however, from raw materials that are less expensive and more readily available, such as citronellal, from which it is obtained by catalytic reduction. Citronellol and its esters are commonly used in perfumes.
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