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51782

Linalool

analytical standard

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
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329757741
EC Number:
201-134-4
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1721488
MDL number:
MFCD00008906

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Product Name

Linalool, analytical standard

Quality Level

100

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

SMILES string

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

grade

analytical standard

vapor pressure

0.17 mmHg ( 25 °C)

assay

≥99.0% (GC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.462 (lit.)

bp

194-197 °C/720 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.87 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

Certan Vial
Linalool is a principle monoterpene component present in many essential oils of aromatic species, which possess anti-inflammatory property and hence can be used to cure a variety of ailments, found to be both acute and chronic.

Other Notes

This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: cinnamomum salvia thymus

pictograms

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GHS07

signalword

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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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Lot/Batch Number
BCCL6154
BCCG2546
BCCB5318
BCBV9757
BCBQ3395V

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Linalool modifies the nicotinic receptor-ion channel kinetics at the mouse neuromuscular junction
Re.L, et al.
Pharmacological Research, 42(2), 177-181 (2000)
Anti-inflammatory activity of linalool and linalyl acetate constituents of essential oils
Peana.T.A, et al.
Phytomedicine, 9(8), 721-726 (2002)
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
Ali M Al Hazmi et al.
Organic letters, 16(19), 5104-5107 (2014-09-17)
The permanganate-mediated oxidative cyclization of a series of 2-methylenehept-5-eneoates bearing different chiral auxiliaries was investigated, leading to the discovery of trans-2-tritylcyclohexanol (TTC) as a highly effective chiral controller for the formation of the 2,5-substituted THF diol product with high diastereoselectivity
S L Guzmán-Gutiérrez et al.
Journal of ethnopharmacology, 143(2), 673-679 (2012-08-08)
Litsea glaucescens (Lauraceae) has been used in Mexican Traditional Medicine to relieve illness related to central nervous system, such as epilepsy, fright and sadness. In this study, L. glaucescens essential oil properties on central nervous system were evaluated in mice
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