citronellol
Chemistry
noun
A fragrant liquid terpenoid alcohol of which there are two enantiomers, one of which is found especially in citronella oil, the other especially in oils of rose and pelargonium.
- Systematic name: 3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol; C10H20O..
Origin
Late 19th century. From citronella + -ol.