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نرول

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Also known as cis-geraniol, (Z)-geraniol, cis-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, neryl alcohol, 2-cis-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, (2Z)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, (Z)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol, (Z)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol

Nerol is a monoterpenoid alcohol found in many essential oils such as lemongrass and hops. It was originally isolated from neroli oil, hence its name. This colourless liquid is used in perfumery. Like geraniol, nerol has a sweet rose odor but it is considered to be fresher. Esters and related derivatives of nerol are referred to as neryl, e.g., neryl acetate.

Chemical data

Formula
C10H18O
Molecular weight
154.25 g/mol
IUPAC name
(2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol
SMILES
CC(=CCC/C(=C\CO)/C)C
InChIKey
GLZPCOQZEFWAFX-YFHOEESVSA-N
XLogP
2.9
Polar surface area
20.2 Ų
H-bond donors
1
H-bond acceptors
1
Formal charge
0

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