🔤 Citronellol ✨

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citronellol, khushboodaar tail, gulabi khushboo

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citronellol

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DEFINITION

natural acyclic monoterpenoid compound with a rose-like scent

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Perfumers use citronellol extensively to add a sweet floral fragrance to luxury soaps and scents. Citronellol is a key active ingredient in natural insect repellent sprays used during summer months. Essential oils extracted from citronella grass contain high levels of aromatic citronellol. Laboratory tests verified that citronellol possesses effective antifungal and antibacterial properties. The cosmetic formulation includes pure citronellol to impart a refreshing natural rose scent.

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fragrant compound perfume oil terpene insect repellent component