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CH2OH

H

Trans- form

Source: Oil of Geranium. CHO
Oxidation: H

Geraniol → Citral a

Cis- form H
CHO
Source: Oil of Neroli.
Oxidation: Nerol → Citral b

- Nerol doesn’t form adduct with anhydrous CaCl2.

Uses: Geraniol and nerol are used extensively in perfumery, especially
in the preparation of synthetic rose scents.

Linalool

3ry alcohol

Source: Oils of lavender, lemon, rose.

Uses: In perfumery, cosmetics and soap.

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