Geraniol is used in the synthesis of insect repellant. It is also used in the synthesis of Angelicoin A and Herecinone J, which inhibit collagen-induced platelet aggregation.
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Applications
Geraniol is used in the synthesis of insect repellant. It is also used in the synthesis of Angelicoin A and Herecinone J, which inhibit collagen-induced platelet aggregation.
Solubility
Not miscible in water.
Notes
Incompatible with Strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides. Keep away from heat. Air sensitive.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- J. M. kim; M. R. Marshall; J.A. Cornell; J. F. Preston and C. I. wei. Antibacterial Activity of Carvacrol, Citral, and Geraniol against Salmonella typhimurium in Culture Medium and on Fish Cubes.Journal of Food Science.1995, 60 1364-1368.
- Yvette D. Burke; M. Jennifer Stark; Steven L. Roach; Stephanie E. Sen; Pamela L. Crowell. Inhibition of pancreatic cancer growth by the dietary isoprenoids farnesol and geraniol. Lipids.1997, 32 151-156.