CAS No.: 106-22-9 Formula: C10H20O
Weight: 156.26500
Synonyms: Cephrol; 1-CITRONELLOL; 2,6 dimethyl 2 octen 8 ol; Citronellol; Elenol
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.