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L-Linalool

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natural, ≥95%, FG

Synonym(s):

(−)-Linalool, (R)-(−)-3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C=CHCH2CH2C(CH3)(OH)CH=CH2
CAS Number:
126-91-0
Molecular Weight:
154.25
FEMA Number:
2635
Beilstein:
1721487
EC Number:
204-811-2
Council of Europe no.:
61
MDL number:
MFCD00135469
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901213
Flavis number:
2.013
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

400

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117

Assay

≥95%

optical activity

[α]20/D −19.8°, neat

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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refractive index

n20/D 1.4615 (lit.)

bp

198 °C (lit.)

density

0.862 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

linalool

greener alternative category

Aligned

Organoleptic

woody; floral

SMILES string

C\C(C)=C\CC[C@@](C)(O)C=C

InChI

1S/C10H18O/c1-5-10(4,11)8-6-7-9(2)3/h5,7,11H,1,6,8H2,2-4H3/t10-/m0/s1

InChI key

CDOSHBSSFJOMGT-JTQLQIEISA-N

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General description

L-Linalool is the key volatile compound of jasmine tea, spruce essential oil and young leaves of Litchi chinensis Sonn.
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Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H317,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

166.3 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

74.6 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Maged E Mohamed et al.
Biomolecules, 10(11) (2020-11-01)
The monoterpene linalool is a well-known essential oil component produced by several aromatic plants. Cisplatin is a widely used anticancer drug that produces many side effects, particularly nephrotoxicity. Here, we aimed to inspect linalool's protective activity against cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity and
Volatile components of Litchi chinensis Sonn. leaf oil extracts obtained by simultaneous distillation extraction.
Wang YJ, et al.
Journal of Essential Oil-Bearing Plants, 16(2), 161-165 (2013)
Sedative effects of the jasmine tea odor and (R)-(?)-linalool, one of its major odor components, on autonomic nerve activity and mood states
Kuroda K, et al.
European Journal of Applied Physiology, 95(2-3), 107-114 (2005)
Yasushi Hoshino et al.
Journal of biotechnology, 324, 21-27 (2020-09-28)
Linalool is a monoterpene alcohol, which imparts floral scents to a variety of plants and is extensively used in various kinds of products, such as processed foods and beverages for fragrances and flavors. However, linalool from natural resources is racemate
Behavioral and electrophysiological responses of Tetropium fuscum (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) to pheromone and spruce volatiles.
Silk PJ, et al.
Environmental Entomology, 39(6), 1997-2005 (2010)
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