Rhodinol
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IUPAC name
(3S)-3,7-Dimethyloct-7-en-1-ol
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Other names
(S)-(−)-α-Citronellol; 1-Citronellol
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3D model (JSmol)
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.004.977 |
PubChem CID
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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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]