Question

Citronellol found in rose is:

Answer 1

Answer:

Citronellol, or dihydrogeraniol, is a natural acyclic monoterpenoid. Both enantiomers occur in nature. (+)-Citronellol, which is found in citronella oils, including Cymbopogon nardus (50%), is the more common isomer. (−)-Citronellol is found in the oils of rose (18–55%) and Pelargonium geraniums.

Chemical formula: C10H20O

Beilstein Reference: 1362474

Molar mass: 156.269 g·mol−1

GHS precautionary statements: P261, P264, etc

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