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Geraniol

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Tags: Terpenes

Geraniol is a monoterpenoid and alcohol primarily found in citronella oil, and is also a significant component of rose oil and palmarosa oil. Known for its rose-like scent, it is widely used in perfumes and scents including peach, raspberry, and lime, among others. In the cannabis plant, geraniol contributes to its aromatic profile and potential therapeutic effects.

Occurrence and Uses:

  • Geraniol is naturally present in oils such as rose, palmarosa, and citronella.
  • It is also found in essential oils of geranium, lemon, and others.
  • Commonly used in perfumes for its rose-like scent.
  • Used in various scents like peach, raspberry, and grapefruit.
  • Honeybees use geraniol to mark nectar-bearing flowers.

Chemical Reactions:

  • Geraniol can convert to α-terpineol in acidic solutions.
  • It can be converted to tosylate, a precursor to chloride.
  • Forms geranyl chloride via the Appel reaction.
  • Can undergo hydrogenation.
  • It can be oxidized to geranial aldehyde.

Health and Safety:

  • Classified as D2B (Toxic materials causing other effects).
  • Categorized using the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

History:

  • First isolated in 1871 by German chemist Oscar Jacobsen.
  • Originally obtained from geranium grass in India.
  • Chemical structure determined in 1919 by French chemist Albert Verley.

Related Compounds:

  • Citronellol
  • Citral
  • Nerol
  • Rhodinol
  • Geranyl pyrophosphate.

Geraniol Data Sources

Reference URL
Glossary https:/glossary/geraniol
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geraniol
Wikidata https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q410836
Knowledge Graph https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/04j3sr
DBPedia http://dbpedia.org/resource/Geraniol
Product Ontology http://www.productontology.org/id/Geraniol