Term Name: citronellal
Synonyms: 2,3-dihydrocitral, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-al, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenal, 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enal, beta-citronellal
Definition: A monoterpenoid, the main component of citronella oil which gives it its distinctive lemon aroma.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:47856]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aldehyde monoterpenoid
has subtype: (R)-(+)-citronellal (S)-(-)-citronellal
has_role: antifungal agent metabolite
inverse has_functional_parent: citronellic acid hydroxycitronellal