CHEBI:7524 - nerolidol

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ChEBI Name nerolidol
ChEBI ID CHEBI:7524
Definition A farnesane sesquiterpenoid that is dodeca-1,6,10-triene which carries methyl groups at positions 3, 7 and 11 and a hydroxy group at position 3. It is a natural product that is present in various flowers and plants with a floral odor. Chemically, it exists in two geometric isomers, trans and cis forms. It is widely used in cosmetics (e.g. shampoos and perfumes), in non-cosmetic products (e.g. detergents and cleansers) and also as a food flavoring agent.
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Roles Classification
Chemical Role(s): antioxidant
A substance that opposes oxidation or inhibits reactions brought about by dioxygen or peroxides.
Biological Role(s): flavouring agent
A food additive that is used to added improve the taste or odour of a food.
pheromone
A semiochemical used in olfactory communication between organisms of the same species eliciting a change in sexual or social behaviour.
antifungal agent
An antimicrobial agent that destroys fungi by suppressing their ability to grow or reproduce.
volatile oil component
Any plant metabolite that is found naturally as a component of a volatile oil.
insect attractant
A chemical that attracts insects.
Application(s): flavouring agent
A food additive that is used to added improve the taste or odour of a food.
cosmetic
The role played by a substance in enhancing the appearance or odour of the human body; a name given to the substance itself or to a component of it.
neuroprotective agent
Any compound that can be used for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.
anti-inflammatory agent
Any compound that has anti-inflammatory effects.
antihypertensive agent
Any drug used in the treatment of acute or chronic vascular hypertension regardless of pharmacological mechanism.
herbicide
A substance used to destroy plant pests.
Related Structures
nerolidol is a Functional Parent of
nerolidol glycoside
Mass : 822.93050
Formula : C39H66O18
66619 		nerolidyl diphosphate
Mass : 382.327
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nerolidol is a Structural Derivative of
farnesane
Mass : 212.41458
Formula : C15H32
36756 		sesquiterpene
Definition : A C15 terpene.
 terpene
Definition : A hydrocarbon of biological origin having carbon skeleton formally derived from isoprene [CH22C(CH3)CH2CH2].
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