| geraniol | An olefinic terpene alcohol that is the principal constituent of oil of rose and oil of palmarosa; also found in many other volatile oils, such as citronella and lemon grass. An isomer of linalool; an oily liquid with sweet rose odour used in perfumery. Also used as an insect attractant. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| geraniol 10-hydroxylase | <enzyme> Catalyses the conversion of geraniol to 10-hydroxygeraniol; a cytochrome p-450 enzyme Registry number: EC 1.14.- (26 Jun 1999) |