Monoterpene Alcohols

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Description

Monoterpene Alcohols are compounds that contain the Monoterpene carbon chain of ten atoms attached to a Hydroxyl Group anywhere along the chain.  Monoterpene Alcohols are present in many of the Aromatic Oils used in Aromatherapy.

 

General Properties of Monoterpene Alcohols

Immune System

 Most Monoterpene Alcohols (to varying extents depending on the nature of the individual Monoterpene Alcohol) inhibit the growth of Microorganisms - Detrimental such as Bacteria - Detrimental, Fungi - Detrimental and Viruses.

 

Types of Monoterpene Alcohols

 Citronellol

 Geraniol

 Linalool

 Menthol

 Perillyl Alcohol

 Terpineol

 

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