Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Citronellol or dihydrogeraniol is a natural acyclic monoterpenoid. Both enantiomers occur in nature. (+)-Citronellol which is found in citronella oils including Cymbopogon nardus (50%) is the more common isomer. (−)-Citronellol is found in the oils of rose (18-55%) and Pelargonium geraniums.