Monoterpene Alcohols
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
Linalool
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