Neral Molecule or Citral-B, the Z-Isomer of Citral
This photo shows the molecular diagram of Neral, also called Citral-B, which is the Z-Isomer of Citral. Neral has a somewhat lemony aroma, less lemony than Geranial, but sweeter-smelling. This substance is a terpenoid, and occurs naturally in citrus as well as various lemon-scented herbs, including lemongrass, lemon balm, lemon verbena, lemon myrtle, and others.
It has numerous medicinal effects.
This image is featured in our article on Lemongrass.
