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Sigma-Aldrich

Linalool

≥97%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

(±)-3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol, (±)-3,7-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-1,6-octadiene

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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

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

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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).

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H317,H319

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

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H M Schellinck et al.
Chemical senses, 26(6), 663-672 (2001-07-28)
The present paper describes a quick and efficient method for assessing olfactory discrimination learning in mice. In training mice received trials in which one odor (CS+) was paired with sugar and another odor (CS-) was paired with no sugar. When
Transformations of monoterpenoids in aqueous acids: The reactions of linalool. geraniol, nerol and their acetates in aqueous citric acid.
Baxter RL ,et al.
Tetrahedron, 34(14), 2195-2199 (1978)
L Re et al.
Pharmacological research, 42(2), 177-182 (2000-07-11)
Linalool is a monoterpene compound reported to be a major component of essential oils in various aromatic species. Several linalool-producing species are used in traditional medical systems. Among these is Aeolanthus suaveolens G. Dom (Labiatae) which is used as an
Inhibitory effect of thyme and basil essential oils, carvacrol, thymol, estragol, linalool and p-cymene towards Shigella sonnei and S. flexneri.
Bagamboula CF, et al.
Food Microbiology, 21(1), 33-42 (2004)
Binary floral lure attractive to velvetbean caterpillar adults (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
Meagher RL and Landolt PJ.
Florida entomologist, 93(1), 73-79 (2010)
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