Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Lavandulol is a monoterpene alcohol found in a variety of essential oils such as lavender oil. It can exist as either of two enantiomers. The (R)-enantiomer is natural and has an aroma described as weak floral herbal odor with slightly lemon-like fresh citrus fruity nuance; the (S)-enantiomer has only a weak odor.Lavandulol and its esters are used in the perfume industry and have been identified as insect pheromones.
