Geranylgeraniol is a diterpenoid that is hexadeca-2,6,10,14-tetraene substituted by methyl groups at positions 3, 7, 11 and 15 and a hydroxy group at position 1.
Definition
Geranylgeraniol is a diterpenoid that is hexadeca-2,6,10,14-tetraene substituted by methyl groups at positions 3, 7, 11 and 15 and a hydroxy group at position 1. It has a role as a volatile oil component, an antileishmanial agent and a plant metabolite. It is a diterpenoid and a polyprenol.
Source: PubChem
Geranylgeraniol is the terpene alcohol that conforms to the formula.
Cosmetic roles
Draws in and holds moistureHUMECTANTSlows spoilage by oxygenANTIOXIDANTInhibits microbial growthANTIMICROBIAL
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Names & identifiers
GERANYLGERANIOLINCI
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 24034-73-9
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 623-656-5
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID001345665
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID501774316
- IUPAC
- (2E,6E,10E)-3,7,11,15-Tetramethylhexadeca-2,6,10,14-tetraen-1-ol
- Molecular formula
- C20H34O
- Molecular weight
- 290.491 g/mol
Related literature
- Insights into the Paulownia Shan tong (Fortunei × Tomentosa) Essential Oil and In Silico Analysis of Potential Biological Targets of Its Compounds · 2024
- Geranylgeraniol Application in Human Osteoblasts and Osteoclasts for Reversal of the Effect of Bisphosphonates · 2023
- The Role of Geranylgeraniol in Managing Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw · 2022
- Compounds isolated from Bixa orellana: evidence-based advances to treat infectious diseases · 2020
- Antileishmanial Activity of the Essential Oil from Bixa orellana · 2014