hydroxycitronellal

hydroxycitronellal

[hī¦dräk·sē‚sī·trə′nel·əl] (organic chemistry) C10H20O2 A colorless or light yellow, viscous liquid with a boiling range of 94-96°C; soluble in 50% alcohol and fixed oils; used in perfumery and flavoring. Also known as citronellal hydrate.