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cis-geraniol; nerol


Name(s) cis-geraniol; nerol
Scientific name(s)
Formula C10H18O
Molecular mass 154.253
IUPAC name (z)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol
INCHI InChI=1S/C10H18O/c1-9(2)5-4-6-10(3)7-8-11/h5,7,11H,4,6,8H2,1-3H3/b10-7-
SMILE CC(C)=CCC\C(C)=C/CO
CAS ID 106-25-2
PubChem ID 643820
DrugBank ID Not available
CHEBI ID 29452
Description Constituent of many essential oils including neroli and bergamot oils. In essential oils it is a minor component always accompanied by geraniol. Flavouring agent_x000D_ _x000D_ Nerol is a monoterpene found in many essential oils such as lemongrass. It is the isomer of geraniol.