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Rhodinol

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Rhodinol
Rhodinol molecule
Names
IUPAC name
(3S)-3,7-Dimethyloct-7-en-1-ol
Other names
(S)-(−)-α-Citronellol; 1-Citronellol
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.004.977 Edit this at Wikidata
  • C[C@H](CCO)CCCC(C)=C
Properties
C10H20O
Molar mass 156.269 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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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.[1]

References

  1. ^ Rhodinol at The Good Scents Company

See also