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L-Linalool

greener alternative

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:
Molecular Weight:
154.25
FEMA Number:
2635
Beilstein:
1721487
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
61
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
2.013
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

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

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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Hazard Statements

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

Certificates of Analysis (COA)

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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)
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
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)
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)
Nobuhisa Nitta et al.
Microbial cell factories, 20(1), 54-54 (2021-03-04)
Linalool, an acyclic monoterpene alcohol, is extensively used in the flavor and fragrance industries and exists as two enantiomers, (S)- and (R)-linalool, which have different odors and biological properties. Linalool extraction from natural plant tissues suffers from low product yield.

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