geraniol 1

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a monoterpenoid and an alcohol that is the primary part of rose oil, palmarosa oil, and citronella oil; it also occurs in small quantities in geranium, lemon, and many other essential oils; it appears as a clear to pale-yellow oil that is insoluble in water, but soluble in most common organic solvents.

  • 1.Research has shown geraniol to be an effective plant-based mosquito repellent.

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