Citronellal

Clinical trial

Mechanism of Action

Antiviral activity against HSV; contributes to anxiolytic aroma (aromatherapy pathway)

Research Notes

In vitro antiviral activity against HSV-1 and HSV-2; contributes to lemon balm's characteristic scent and topical antiviral efficacy

Found In 1 Herb

Lemon Balm

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Monoterpene aldehyde

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Citronellal

Monoterpene aldehydeAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties

Representative pattern: C₁₀H₁₆O

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Monoterpene aldehyde)

Citral(1)Cuminaldehyde(1)Perillaldehyde(1)Safranal(1)

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