Preferred name | linalool |
Trivial Name | (±)-Linalool |
Short Description | 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol |
Formula | C10 H18 O |
CAS Number | 78-70-6 |
Deleted CAS Number | 11024-20-7 |
FEMA Number | 2635 |
ECHA Number | 201-134-4 |
FDA UNII | D81QY6I88E |
Nikkaji Number | J2.830D |
Beilstein Number | 1721488 |
MDL | MFCD00008906 |
COE Number | 61 |
xLogP3-AA | 2.70 (est) |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 356 linalool |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 78-70-6 ; LINALOOL |
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Pubchem (sid): | 134970920 |
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Export Tariff Code: | 2905.22.5050 |
Typical G.C. | |
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Formulations/Preparations: •grade: ex bois de rose oil; synthetic; fcc •b10: essential oil of coriander containing 72.9% of natural linalool. additional constituents were identified as 3.9% alpha-pinene, 0.6% camphene, 0.9% myrcene, 4.0% p-cymene, 2.7% limonene, 3.6% gamma-terpinene, 4.6% camphor, 0.8% alpha-terpineol and 1.2% geranyl acetate. the total of ingredients identified by gas chromatography is 95.5% (area-%) . •holiday pet spray: active ingredients 0.500% piperonyl butoxide, 10.000% propylene glycol, 0.920% cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)- & 0.925% linalool. •linalool, technical: active ingredient 92.5% linalool. •hill's holiday flea stop pump spray for dogs & cats: active ingredients 0.500% piperonyl butoxide, 10.000% propylene glycol & 0.925% linalool. •holiday non-aerosol flea spray: active ingredients 0.500% piperonyl butoxide, 0.920% cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethenyl)- & 0.925% linalool. •holiday concentrated dog & cat shampoo: active ingredient 3.7% linalool. •pest control products demize e.c.: active ingredients 40% piperonyl butoxide & 37% linalool. •flea stop linatoc dip: active ingredients 3.00% n-octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide, 0.25% prallethrin & 3.00% linalool. •permalool home & carpet spray: active ingredients 1.000% n-octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide, 0.200% permethrin, mixed cis,trans, 0.075% prallethrin & 1.000% linalool. •permalool plus fogger: active ingredients 0.5% piperonyl butoxide, 0.5% permethrin, mixed cis,trans, 1.0% linalool & 0.1% 2-(1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)ethoxy)pyridine. •permalool plus home and carpet spray: active ingredients 1.0% n-octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide, 0.20% permethrin, mixed cis,trans, 1.00% linalool & 0.02% 2-(1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)ethoxy)pyridine. •permalool plus inverted carpet spray: active ingredients 1.000% n-octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide, 0.200% permethrin, mixed cis,trans, 1.000% linalool & 0.015% 2-(1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)ethoxy)pyridine. •linalool mousse: active ingredients 0.50% n-octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide, 0.10% prallethrin, 1.00% linalool & 0.07% 2-(1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)ethoxy)pyridine. •linalool plus carpet powder: active ingredients 0.500% piperonyl butoxide, 0.075% pyrethrins, 2.500% linalool & 0.020% 2-(1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)ethoxy)pyridine. •mosquitol-l: active ingredient 95.54% linalool. •mosquito cognito: active ingredient 95.54% linalool. •conceal candle: active ingredient 3.5% linalool. |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 154.2526550293 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.139 to 7.214 |
Refractive Index | 1.4598 to 1.4605 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 194 to 197°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 117 to 118°C @ 50 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 1 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 0.016 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 5.3 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 78.33 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 2.97 |
Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. store under nitrogen. |
Solubility | |
fixed oils | Yes |
paraffin oil | Yes |
propylene glycol | Yes |
water 1590 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
glycerin | No |
Stability | |
bath foam | Unspecified |
hair spray | Unspecified |
non-discoloring in most media | Unspecified |
shampoo | Unspecified |
soap | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Floral | |
citrus, floral, sweet, bois de rose, woody, green, blueberry, orange, terpenic, waxy, rose | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 12 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1983) | At 100.00 %. citrus floral sweet bois de rose woody green blueberry |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 21, No. 1, 33, (1996) | Citrus, orange, floral, terpy, waxy and rose |
Flavor Type: Citrus | |
citrus, orange, lemon, floral, waxy, aldehydic, woody | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 21, No. 1, 33, (1996) | At 10.00 ppm. Citrus, orange, lemon, floral, waxy, aldehydic and woody |
General comment | Floral, Fruity, Lavender, Sweet, Citrus, Coriander Seeds |
(data available) |
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European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Flammable liquids (Category 4), H227 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H227 - Combustible liquid H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
gavage-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 2790 mg/kg (Jenner et al., 1964) oral-mouse LD50 [sex: M,F] 2200 mg/kg (Rhône-Poulenc, Inc., 1992a) oral-mouse LD50 [sex: M,F] 3918 mg/kg (Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc., 1967b) oral-mouse LD50 [sex: M,F] 1700 mg/kg (Rhône-Poulenc, Inc., 1992a) intramuscular-mouse LD50 8000 mg/kg Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Section C: Biological Sciences. Vol. 21, Pg. 342, 1962. intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 340 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY (SPECIFIC ASSAY) BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Izvestiya na Instituta po Fiziologiya, Bulgarska Akademiya na Naukite. Vol. 15, Pg. 149, 1973. oral-mouse LD50 3000 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0543729 intraperitoneal-rat LD50 307 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY (SPECIFIC ASSAY) BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA Izvestiya na Instituta po Fiziologiya, Bulgarska Akademiya na Naukite. Vol. 15, Pg. 149, 1973. oral-rat LD50 2790 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 5610 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 13, Pg. 827, 1975. skin-rat LD50 5610 mg/kg "Prehled Prumyslove Toxikologie; Organicke Latky," Marhold, J., Prague, Czechoslovakia, Avicenum, 1986Vol. -, Pg. 202, 1986. subcutaneous-mouse LD50 1470 mg/kg PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SPASTIC PARALYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT SENSORY CHANGE Sapporo Igaku Zasshi. Sapporo Medical Journal. Vol. 3, Pg. 73, 1952. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
IFRA Critical Effect: | |||
Sensitization | |||
IFRA Other Specification: | |||
IFRA fragrance material specification: | |||
Linalool and natural products known to be rich in linalool, such as bois de rose, coriander or ho wood oil, should only be used when the level of peroxides is kept to the lowest practical level. It is recommended to add antioxidants at the time of production of the raw material. The addition of 0.1% BHT or alpha-tocopherol for example has shown great efficiency. The maximum peroxide level for products in use should be 20 mmol/l. | |||
maximum skin levels for fine fragrances: | |||
4.3000 % and are based on the assumption that the fragrance mixture is used at 20% in a consumer product (IFRA Use Level Survey).(IFRA, 2002) | |||
Recommendation for linalool usage levels up to: | |||
12.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
use level in formulae for use in cosmetics: | |||
12.4000 % | |||
Dermal Systemic Exposure in Cosmetic Products: | |||
6.3236 mg/kg/day (IFRA, 2002) | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 2200.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Structure Class: | I | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
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publication number: 3. Update in publication number(s): 29 | |||
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average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | 12.00000 | 18.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 4.00000 | 7.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | 10.00000 | 50.00000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | 41.00000 | 200.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | 5.00000 | 40.00000 | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | 6.00000 | 10.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | 7.00000 | 10.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | 3.00000 | 400.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | 19.00000 | 46.00000 | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | 6.00000 | 10.00000 | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 18 (FGE.18): Aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic saturated and unsaturated tertiary alcohols, aromatic tertiary alcohols and their esters from chemical group 6 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 18, Revision 1 (FGE. 18 Rev1)[1] : Aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic saturated and unsaturated tertiary alcohols, aromatic tertiary alcohols and their esters from chemical groups 6 and 8 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 90 (FGE.90): Consideration of Aliphatic, acyclic and alicyclic terpenoid tertiary alcohols and structurally related substances evaluated by JECFA (68th meeting)FGE.18Rev1 (2009) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 18, Revision 2 (FGE.18Rev2): Aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic saturated and unsaturated tertiary alcohols, aromatic tertiary alcohols and their esters from chemical groups 6 and 8. View page or View pdf |
Safety of 31 flavouring compounds belonging to different chemical groups when used as feed additives for all animal species View page or View pdf |
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