Citronellol

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This is the racemic form of Citronellol, usually used in commercial applications, but the laevo form occurs much more widely in nature.
See also : laevo-Citronellol

Classification

  • Other Names : 3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol
  • CAS : 106-22-9 / 1335-43-9

Physical Description

Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid

Olfactory Description

floral rose fresh sweet geranium green waxy leather citrus fatty terpenic

Essential Oil Sources