CAS 78-70-6: (±)-Linalool
Description:(±)-Linalool, with the CAS number 78-70-6, is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in various essential oils, including lavender and mint. It is characterized by its pleasant floral aroma, making it a popular ingredient in perfumes, cosmetics, and flavorings. The compound has a molecular formula of C10H18O and features a chiral center, resulting in two enantiomers, which are (S)-linalool and (R)-linalool. (±)-Linalool is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a boiling point around 198°C and a density of approximately 0.86 g/cm³. It is soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and ether but has limited solubility in water. In addition to its aromatic properties, linalool exhibits various biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial effects, making it of interest in both the fragrance industry and potential therapeutic applications. Its safety profile is generally favorable, although it can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Formula:C10H18O
InChI:InChI=1S/C10H18O/c1-5-10(4,11)8-6-7-9(2)3/h5,7,11H,1,6,8H2,2-4H3
InChI key:InChIKey=CDOSHBSSFJOMGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:OC(C=C)(C)CCC=C(C)C
- Synonyms:
- .beta.-Linalool
- 1,2-Dihydrolinalool
- 1,6-Octadien-3-Ol, 3,7-Dimethyl-
- 2,6-Dimethyl-2,7-octadien-6-ol
- 2,6-Dimethyl-2,7-octadiene-6-ol
- 2,6-Dimethylocta-2,7-Dien-6-Ol
- 2,7-Octadien-6-ol, 2,6-dimethyl-
- 2-Methyl-1-prenyl-3-buten-2-ol
- 3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol
- 3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadiene-3-ol
- See more synonyms
- 3,7-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-1,6-octadiene
- 3,7-Dimethyl-3-ol-1,6-octadiene
- 3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-Dien-3-Ol
- L 260-2
- Linalol
- Linalool Synthethic
- Linalyl alcohol
- Linanool
- Nsc 3789
- Octa-1,6-Dien-3-Ol, 3,7-Dimethyl-
- Phantol
- dl-Linalool
- β-Linalool
- Linalool
- (±)-Linalool
- (+-)-Linalool