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geraniol
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ge·ra·ni·ol  (j-rn-ôl, -l, -l)
n.
A fragrant, pale yellow liquid alcohol, C9H17COH, derived chiefly from the oils of geranium and citronella and used in cosmetics and flavorings.


geraniol [dʒɪˈreɪnɪˌɒl dʒɪˈrɑː-]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless or pale yellow terpine alcohol with an odour of roses, found in many essential oils: used in perfumery. Formula: C10H18O
[from gerani(um + alcoh)ol]


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The transient intermediate (10) undergoes an El elimination to generate a new carbon-carbon double bond and form geranyl pyrophosphate (11) (ref.
Ozonolysis at vegetation surfaces: a source of acetone, 4-oxopentanal, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, and geranyl acetone in the troposphere.
 
 
 
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