Citronellal or rhodinal or 3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-al (C10H18O) is a monoterpenoid, the main component in the mixture of terpenoid chemical compounds that give citronella oil its distinctive lemon scent. Citronellal is a major isolate in distilled oils from the plants Cymbopogon, lemon-scented gum, and lemon-scented teatree. The (–)-(S)-enantiome...
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Principal volatile ingredient of lemon grass and citronella oil. Used in soap perfumes and as an insect repellent. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sit′-rō-nel′ăl Definitions: 1. Principal volatile ingredient of lemon grass and citronella oil. Used in soap perfumes and as an insect repellent.
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a colorless, slightly water-soluble liquid mixture of isometric aldehydes having the formula CHO, with a strong lemonlike odor, occurring in many essential oils, usually derived from lemon, citronella oil, and other oils: used chiefly as a flavoring agent and in the manufacture of perfume.
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