geraniol

[juh-rey-nee-awl, -ol]

noun

Chemistry.

1. a colorless or pale-yellow terpene alcohol, C 10 H 18 O, with a geraniumlike odor, found in rose oil, soluble in alcohol and ether, insoluble in water: used in perfumes and flavors.

geraniol

/ dʒɪˈrɑː-, dʒɪˈreɪnɪˌɒl /

noun

1. a colourless or pale yellow terpine alcohol with an odour of roses, found in many essential oils: used in perfumery. Formula: C 10 H 18 O

Word History and Origins

Origin of geraniol¹

< German Geraniol (1871); geranium, -ol ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of geraniol¹

C19: from _gerani ( _um + _alcoh ) _ol

Example Sentences

“Many mass-market ‘aromatherapy’ products that list oils on their cosmetic labels actually contain either synthetic fragrances or isolated fragrance chemicals such as linalool and geraniol limonene rather than natural essential oils,” said Annette Davis, a seasoned aromatherapist and the president of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy.

From Washington Post

Homan says many clients prefer products made with plant oils, and he often offers trays of repellent bracelets for guests, such as the Cliganic Insect Repellent Band, made with oils including geraniol, lemon grass and citronella.

From Washington Post

The new DNA carried the genetic blueprints for producing linalool and geraniol, molecules that are key parts of the hop flavor profile.

From Science Magazine

When the team brewed beer using the genetically engineered yeast, linalool and geraniol were in the final product—but they came from the yeast, not from hop plants.

From Science Magazine

In a rose garden, a rose is a rose because of geraniol, a 10-carbon compound, and it is the geometric conformation of atoms and their bond angles that determine the unique fragrance.

From Literature