geranyl
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Comes from a chemical part found in some plant oils that helps give their smell
- adjective
- /ˈdʒɛrəˌniːl/
- Specialized
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geranílico
- And that thing is called geranyl pyrophosphate because it's related to geraniums, as we'll see.
Examples
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In the synthesis of natural products, geranyl derivatives are often utilized for their aromatic properties.
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Researchers studied how geranyl structures contribute to the medicinal properties of certain plant extracts.
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The fragrance of the essential oil was enhanced by the presence of geranyl compounds, giving it a floral note.
Surface Forms
geranyl positive
Etymology
Geranyl comes from geraniol, a fragrant oil named after the geranium flower. So geranyl means 'related to' or 'coming from' that scent part of a molecule, which is why you find it in many essential oils.