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Nerol
Introduction
Nerol is a natural monoterpene found in many essential oils such as lemongrass. It was originally isolated from neroli oil, hence its name. It is a liquid with the aroma of sweet rose and is therefore used in perfumery.
Nerol is the cis–isomer of geraniol. It readily loses water to form dipentene.