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myrcenol
Sign in to saveMyrcenol is an organic compound, specifically a terpenoid. It is most notable as one of the fragrant components of lavender oil.
Chemical data
- Formula
- C10H18O
- Molecular weight
- 154.25 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- 2-methyl-6-methylideneoct-7-en-2-ol
- SMILES
- CC(C)(CCCC(=C)C=C)O
- InChIKey
- DUNCVNHORHNONW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- XLogP
- 3
- Polar surface area
- 20.2 Ų
- H-bond donors
- 1
- H-bond acceptors
- 1
- Formal charge
- 0
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- Role in fragrance industry
- References
Myrcenol is an organic compound, specifically a terpenoid. It is most notable as one of the fragrant components of lavender oil.
It is formed upon boiling hops (Humulus lupulus).
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