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| IUPAC name 3,7,11-Trimethyl-1,6,10-dodecatrien-3-ol | |
| Other names Peruviol | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.027.816 |
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| Properties | |
| C15H26O | |
| Molar mass | 222.37 g/mol |
| Density | 0.872 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point | 122 °C (252 °F; 395 K) at 3 mmHg |
Refractive index (nD) | 1.4898 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Nerolidol, also known asperuviol andpenetrol, is a naturally occurringsesquiterpene alcohol. A colorless liquid, it is found in theessential oils of many types of plants and flowers.[1] There are fourisomers of nerolidol', which differ in the geometry about the central double bond and configuration of the hydroxyl-bearing carbon, but most applications use such a mixture. The aroma of nerolidol is woody and reminiscent of fresh bark. It is used as a flavoring agent and in perfumery as well as in non-cosmetic products such as detergents and cleansers.[2]Nerolidyl derivatives includenerolidyl diphosphate[3] and the fragrance nerolidyl acetate.[4]
Nerolidol is produced commercially fromgeranylacetone, e.g., by the addition ofvinylGrignard reagent. It is used as a source offarnesol,vitamin E, andvitamin K1.[4]
Significant sources of natural nerolidol isCabreuva oil and the oil ofDalbergia parviflora.[4] It is also present inneroli,ginger,jasmine,lavender,tea tree,Cannabis sativa, andlemon grass, and is a dominant scent compound inBrassavola nodosa.[5]
