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myrcenol

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Myrcenol 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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Wikidata facts

Has part
hydrogen
Mass
154.136
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found in taxon
ginger
Commons category
Myrcenol
chemical formula
C₁₀H₁₈O
canonical SMILES
CC(C)(CCCC(=C)C=C)O
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Encyclopedic overview

2 sections
Contents
  • 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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