Aroma Chemicals

LINALOOL

CAS:126-91-0
Chemical name
Linalool
3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol

Description

Linalool is one of the most important monoterpene alcohols in the fragrance industry. It features a soft floral aroma with fresh citrus and gentle woody nuances, offering excellent versatility and consumer acceptance.
It is widely used in perfumes, cosmetics, personal care products, and household fragrances, serving both as a key floral note and as a blending agent to smooth and balance compositions.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
CAS No. 126-91-0
MOLECULAR FORMULA C10H18O
MOLECULAR WEIGHT 154.25 g/mol
APPEARANCE & PHYSICAL STATE (20°C) COLORLESS LIQUID
ODOR SWEET CAMPHORACEOUS, LIGHT AND REFERSHING, FLORAL-WOODY ODOR WITH FAINTLY CITROUS NOTE.
CONTENT LINALOOL 99% UP.
CAMPHOR 0.05% MAX
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 0.855 ~ 0.865. (AT 25℃/25℃)
OPTICAL ROTATION -16°~ -19°
BOILING POINT 198℃
SOLUBILITY CLEARLY SOLUBLE IN 5 VOLUME OF 70% ALCOHOL
USES LINALOOL IS USED VERY EXTENSIVELY IN PERFUME COMPOSITIONS OF ALMOST ALL TYPE AND PRICE LEVELS. BASICALLY A FLORAL MATERIAL, AND ORIGINALLY A LILYOF-THE VALLEY (MUGUET) INGREDIENT
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