Myrcenol


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.

Role in fragrance industry

Myrcenol is obtained synthetically from myrcene via hydroamination of the 1,3-diene followed by hydrolysis and Pd-catalysed removal of the amine. As a 1,3-diene, myrcenol undergoes Diels–Alder reactions with several dienophiles, such as acrolein, to give cyclohexene derivatives that are also useful fragrances.