Citronellol is a monoterpenoid that is oct-6-ene substituted by a hydroxy group at position 1 and methyl groups at positions 3 and 7. It has a role as a plant metabolite.
Solubility In water, 200 mg/L at 25 °C
Formula
C10H20O
Mol. Weight
156.26
CAS #
106-22-9, 26489-01-0, 7540-51-4, 1117-61-9
Form
Liquid
State
Dry Powder, Liquid, Other Solid; Liquid
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Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Traditional Use
A naturally occurring alcohol found in rose oil and geranium oil, used in traditional perfumery and aromatherapy for centuries. Synthetically produced in the 20th century for use as a fragrance component and preservative in cosmetics, valued for its fresh, rose-like scent.