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(E,E)-GERANYL LINALOOL
CAS：1113-21-9
- Chemical name
- (E,E)-Geranyllinalool
- 3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-1,6,10,14-hexadecatetraen-3-ol
- (6E,10E)-Geranyllinalool
Description
(E,E)-Geranyl Linalool is a naturally occurring diterpene alcohol found in various botanical sources such as jasmine, narcissus, and tobacco. Valued for its mild, persistent floral-woody aroma, it is used as a high-quality fixative in the fragrance industry. Its most critical industrial application is serving as a key intermediate in the total synthesis of Vitamin E (α-tocopherol) and Vitamin K1. Additionally, it is studied for its biological relevance as a component in plant defense mechanisms and insect semiochemicals.
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| CAS No. | 1113-21-9 |
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | C20H34O |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 290.49 g/mol |
| APPEARANCE & PHYSICAL STATE (20°C) | VISCOUS COLORLESS OR PALY YELLOW CLEAR LIQUID |
| ODOR | A LOW INTENSITY FLORAL AROMA |
| SPECIFIC GRAVITY | 0.873~0.882 (AT 25℃/25℃) |
| CONTENT | (E,E)-GERANYL LINALOOL 98% MIN. (E,E)-FARNESYL ACETONE 0.5% MAX. OTHER CIS ISOMER 2% MAX. CHROMATOGRAPH. |
| REFRACTIVE INDEX (N20/D) | 1.482~1.492 (AT 20℃) |
| SOLUBILITY | INSOLUBLE IN WATER, SOLUBLE IN ALCOHOL |
| USES | USED AS A FIXATIVE FOR FLOWER FRAGRANCES |
