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3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol; linalool; beta-linalool; linalol; 1,6-octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-

Name(s)	3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol; linalool; beta-linalool; linalol; 1,6-octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-
Scientific name(s)	3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol; linalol; linalyl alcohol; 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol; allo-ocimenol; beta-linalool
Formula	C10H18O
Molecular mass	154.253
IUPAC name	3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol
INCHI	InChI=1S/C10H18O/c1-5-10(4,11)8-6-7-9(2)3/h5,7,11H,1,6,8H2,2-4H3
SMILE	CC(C)=CCCC(C)(O)C=C
CAS ID	78-70-6
PubChem ID	6549
DrugBank ID	Not available
CHEBI ID	17580

Description	Flavouring agent. Widespread natural occurrence as the optically active and racemic forms in over 200 essential oilsand is) also present in numerous fruits._x000D_ _x000D_ Linalool is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol chemical found in many flowers and spice plants with many commercial applications, the majority of which are based on its pleasant scent (floral, with a touch of spiciness). Over 200 species of plants produce linalool, mainly from the families Lamiaceae (mints, scented herbs), Lauraceae (laurels, cinnamon, rosewood), and Rutaceae (citrus fruits), but also birch trees and other plants, from tropical to boreal climate zones. It has also been found in some fungi. Linalool has two stereoisomers: licareol is ==(R)==-(–)-linalool and coriandrol is (S)-(+)-linalool.

Description

Flavouring agent. Widespread natural occurrence as the optically active and racemic forms in over 200 essential oilsand is) also present in numerous fruits._x000D_ _x000D_ Linalool is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol chemical found in many flowers and spice plants with many commercial applications, the majority of which are based on its pleasant scent (floral, with a touch of spiciness). Over 200 species of plants produce linalool, mainly from the families Lamiaceae (mints, scented herbs), Lauraceae (laurels, cinnamon, rosewood), and Rutaceae (citrus fruits), but also birch trees and other plants, from tropical to boreal climate zones. It has also been found in some fungi. Linalool has two stereoisomers: licareol is ==(R)==-(–)-linalool and coriandrol is (S)-(+)-linalool.