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Oxidation: CHO
Geraniol → Citral a (Geranial) H

cis- form

Source: Oil of Neroli (‫)اﻟﻧﺎرﻧﺞ‬. H
CHO

Oxidation: Nerol → Citral b (Neral)

- 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

Source: Oils of lavender, lemon, rose.
Uses: In perfumery, cosmetics and soap.

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