Linalool

Linalool
Names
	Preferred IUPAC name 3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol
	Other names 3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol, β-linalool, linalyl alcohol, linaloyl oxide, allo-ocimenol, coriandrol, Licareol
Identifiers
	Compounds; (±)-linalool; (R): (−)-linalool; (S): (+)-linalool;
CAS Number	78-70-6 ; (R): 126-91-0 ; (S): 126-90-9 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChEBI	CHEBI:17580 ; (R): CHEBI:28; (S): CHEBI:98;
ChEMBL	ChEMBL25306 ; (S): ChEMBL235672;
ChemSpider	13849981 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.001.032
IUPHAR/BPS	2469;
KEGG	(R): C11388; (S): C11389;
PubChem CID	6549; (R): 443158; (S): 67179;
UNII	D81QY6I88E ; (R): 3U21E3V8I2 ; (S): F4VNO44C09 ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID7025502 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C10H18O/c1-5-10(4,11)8-6-7-9(2)3/h5,7,11H,1,6,8H2,2-4H3 Key: CDOSHBSSFJOMGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N ; InChI=1/C10H18O/c1-5-10(4,11)8-6-7-9(2)3/h5,7,11H,1,6,8H2,2-4H3 Key: CDOSHBSSFJOMGT-UHFFFAOYAV;
	SMILES CC(O)(C=C)CCC=C(C)C;
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H18O
Molar mass	154.253 g·mol−1
Appearance	Colorless oil
Density	0.858 to 0.868 g/cm3
Melting point	< −20 °C (−4 °F; 253 K)
Boiling point	198 to 199 °C (388 to 390 °F; 471 to 472 K)
Solubility in water	1.589 g/l
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)	1 2 0
Flash point	55 °C (131 °F; 328 K)
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). verify (what is ?) Infobox references

Linalool (/lɪˈnæloʊɒl, laɪ-, -loʊoʊl, -ˈluːl/) refers to two enantiomers of a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Together with geraniol, nerol, citronellol, linalool is one of the rose alcohols. Linalool has multiple commercial applications, the majority of which are based on its pleasant scent (floral, with a touch of spiciness).

A colorless oil, linalool is classified as an acyclic monoterpenoid. In plants, it is a metabolite, a volatile oil component, an antimicrobial agent, and an aroma compound. Linalool has uses in manufacturing of soaps, fragrances, food additives as flavors, household products, and insecticides. Esters of linalool are referred to as linalyl, e.g. linalyl pyrophosphate, an isomer of geranyl pyrophosphate.

The word linalool is based on linaloe (a type of wood) and the suffix -ol. In food manufacturing, it may be called coriandrol.

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