Eudesmol

/ˈjuːdɛzmoʊl/ noun

Definition

A naturally occurring organic compound found in essential oils, particularly in the oil of condurango bark.

Etymology

From Greek eu- 'good' + desmos 'bond' + -ol (indicating a chemical compound, likely an alcohol). Created as a chemical nomenclature term in 19th-century organic chemistry.

Kelly Says

Eudesmol is what perfumers call a 'natural isolate'—it's extracted from rare plants and used to make fragrances smell woody and sophisticated!

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