W263508

Linalool

≥97%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): (±)-3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol, (±)-3,7-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-1,6-octadiene
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂C=CHCH₂CH₂C(CH₃)(OH)CH=CH₂
• CAS Number: 78-70-6
• Molecular Weight: 154.25
• FEMA Number: 2635
• Beilstein: 1721488
• EC Number: 201-134-4
• Council of Europe no.: 61
• MDL number: MFCD00008906
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901212
• Flavis number: 2.013
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 182.60
• vapor pressure: 0.17 mmHg ( 25 °C)
• Assay: ≥97%
• composition: contains EU 1223/2009 restricted linalool
• refractive index: n20/D 1.462 (lit.)
• bp: 194-197 °C/720 mmHg (lit.)
• solubility: ethanol: soluble 1ml/4ml, clear, colorless (60% ethanol)
• density: 0.87 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: linalool
• Organoleptic: lemon; orange; floral; sweet
• SMILES string: C\C(C)=C\CCC(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
• InChI key: CDOSHBSSFJOMGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Linalool is a monoterepene compound. It is the major component of many essential oils. Anti-inflammatory properties of (−) linalool, a naturally occurring enantiomer, has been studied. It is also the major constituent of the basil and thyme essential oil. Linalool is reported to have a lemon like odor.

Linalool or ((±)-3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol is a reported fragrance ingredient.

Application

Linalool has been used to study the blends of various flower aroma compounds as a floral attractant for the migratory moth velvetbean caterpillar (Anticarsia gemmatalis Hübner).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H317,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 171.0 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 77.2 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves