The Collaborative International Dictionary
geraniol \ge*ra"ni*ol\, n. [See Geranium.] (Chem.)
A terpene alcohol ( C10H18O) which constitutes the principal
part of the oil of palmarosa and the oil of rose. Chemically
it is 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol. It has a sweet rose
odor.
--MI11
Wiktionary
n. (context organic compound English) A monoterpenoid alcohol found in the essential oils of rose, palmarosa and citronella
Wikipedia
Geraniol is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol. It is the primary part of rose oil, palmarosa oil, and citronella oil (Java type). 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. It has a rose-like scent and is commonly used in perfumes. It is used in flavors such as peach, raspberry, grapefruit, red apple, plum, lime, orange, lemon, watermelon, pineapple, and blueberry.
Usage examples of "geraniol".
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.
CBG acid may be con- verted to CBGM (CBG acid monomethyl ether), or a hydroxyl group (OH) attaches to the geraniol portion of the molecule forming hydroxy-CBG acid.