(−)-Citronellol is found in the oils of rose (18-55%) and Pelargonium geraniums.
Citronellol is used in perfumes and insect repellents, and as a mite attractant.
It is also a raw material for the production of rose oxide.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Citronellol
Citronellol or dihydrogeraniol, is a natural acyclic monoterpenoid and both enantiomers occur in nature.
(+)-Citronellol 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.
Citronellol is used in perfumes and insect repellents, and as a mite attractant.
It is also a raw material for the production of rose oxide.
(−)-Citronellol is found in the oils of rose (18-55%) and Pelargonium geraniums.
Citronellol is used in perfumes and insect repellents, and as a mite attractant.
It is also a raw material for the production of rose oxide.
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