citronellal

chemical compound

Also known as: rhodinal

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Citronellal is a chemical compound, specifically an aldehyde with the formula C₁₀H₁₈O. It possesses a lemon-like odor and is derived from citronella oil, which is obtained from oil grasses. Citronellal is a type of monoterpene, which are volatile organic compounds found in plants.123

Citronellal has various applications, including in perfumery and as an insect repellent. It is also used in the manufacture of other chemicals, such as menthol and vitamin A precursors.1435

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Monoterpenes
…citronellol and the corresponding aldehyde citronellal, both of which occur in oil of citronella, as well as citral, found in lemongrass oil, and geraniol, which occurs in Turkish geranium oil.
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…citronellol and the corresponding aldehyde citronellal, both of which occur in oil of citronella, as well as citral, found in lemongrass oil, and geraniol, which occurs in Turkish geranium oil.
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