Synonym: (±)-3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol; (±)-3,7-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-1,6-octadiene
CAS Number: 78-70-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H18O
Molecular Weight: 154.25
EC Number: 201-134-4
MDL Number: MFCD00008906
Linear Formula: (CH3)2C=CHCH2CH2C(CH3)(OH)CH=CH2
Product Type: Chemical
| agency |
follows IFRA guidelines |
| |
meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) |
flavors and fragrances |
| assay |
≥97% |
| biological source |
synthetic |
| bp |
194-197 °C/720 mmHg (lit.) |
| composition |
contains EU 1223/2009 restricted linalool |
| density |
0.87 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation |
see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen |
no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen |
linalool |
| grade |
FG |
| |
Fragrance grade |
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Halal |
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Kosher |
| 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 |
| organoleptic |
lemon; orange; floral; sweet |
| Quality Level |
300  |
| |
400  |
| refractive index |
n20/D 1.462 (lit.) |
| reg. compliance |
EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
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FCC |
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FDA 21 CFR 117 |
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FDA 21 CFR 182.60 |
| SMILES string |
CC(C)=CCCC(C)(O)C=C |
| solubility |
ethanol: soluble 1ml/4ml, clear, colorless (60% ethanol) |
| vapor pressure |
0.17 mmHg ( 25 °C) |
| 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). |
| 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. |
| General description: |
Linalool or ((±)-3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol is a reported fragrance ingredient. |
| Packaging: |
1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: |
9, 20 kg in composite drum |
| Purity |
≥97% |
| bp |
194-197 °C/720 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density |
0.87 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index |
n20/D 1.462 (lit.) |
| FEMA Number |
2635 |
| UNSPSC |
12164502 |