Rose

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Synonyms Otto, Attar of oil, Oleum rosae.
BS The oil is obtained by distillation from fresh flowers of Rosa damascene R. gallica, R. alba and R. centifolia.
Family Rosaceae
CC
  • geraniol
  • citronellol
  • nerol
  • E-farnesol
  • Santenone
  • teresantol
  • santalene
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    Uses
  • Oil of rose is of great importance in perfumery.
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