Citronellal or rhodinal or 3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-al (C₁₀H₁₈O) is a monoterpenoid, the main component in the mixture of terpenoid chemical compounds that give citronella oil its distinctive lemon scent.

See also

• citral

External links

• Molecule of the month July 2004, American Chemical Society

aldehydes | Terpenes and terpenoids

Citronellal | Citronellal