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W263508

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
Council of Europe no.:
61
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
24901212
EC Number:
201-134-4
Flavis number:
2.013
MDL number:
MFCD00008906
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1721488
Organoleptic:
lemon; orange; floral; sweet
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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SMILES string

C\C(C)=C\CCC(C)(O)C=C

InChI key

CDOSHBSSFJOMGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

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

biological source

synthetic

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

Quality Level

300, 400

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

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

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

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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Binary floral lure attractive to velvetbean caterpillar adults (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
Meagher RL and Landolt PJ.
Florida entomologist, 93(1), 73-79 (2010)
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
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)
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
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