Nerolidol

Other names

Peruviol, penetrol

Molecular formula

C₁₅ H₂₆ O

Molar mass

222.37 g

Physical state

liquid

Solubility

hard to dissolve in water

Occurrence

This terpene may be found primarily in the orange blossom (neroli, from which the name derives), but also in ginger, hemp, jasmine, and lavender.

Medicinal properties

Nerolidol provides a broad spectrum of effects, with antiparasitic, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. In aromatherapy, it is used for relaxing, antispasmodic and harmonizing purposes, but may also act as a stimulant.