Myrcenol
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| Preferred IUPAC name
2-Methyl-6-methylideneoct-7-en-2-ol | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.008.040 |
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| Properties | |
| C10H18O | |
| Molar mass | 154.253 g·mol−1 |
| Density | 0.85 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point | 217.64 °C (423.75 °F; 490.79 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Myrcenol is an organic compound, specifically a terpenoid. It is most notable as one of the fragrant components of lavender oil.
It is formed upon boiling hops (Humulus lupulus).