Linalool

Linalool — Natural & Synthetic Grade, Bulk Export from India CAS No. 78-70-6

Molecular Formula: C - H - O — Purity: 97%+ — Floral-Woody Terpene Alcohol 97%+ PurityNatural & SyntheticISO 9001COA & GC-MS Per BatchMOQ: 25 kg CAS Number 78-70-6 Molecular Formula C - H - O Molecular Weight 154.25 g/mol EINECS 201-134-4 FEMA No. 2635 Linalool is, by volume, one of the most widely used aroma chemicals in the world. It appears — naturally — in hundreds of plants including lavender, coriander, basil, ho wood, and rosewood, and it is a defining character note in many of the world's best-selling fragrance compositions.

The industry consensus on linalool is that its odour profile — floral, slightly woody, with a clean, fresh character — is broadly appealing and blends well with almost everything, which explains why it shows up across virtually every fragrance category: fine fragrance, household products, personal care, fabric conditioners, and candles. What many buyers do not initially appreciate is that linalool has two enantiomers — (R)-linalool and (S)-linalool — with meaningfully different odour profiles.

The (S)-(+) form, also called licareol, has a more woody, lavender character. The (R)-(-) form, coriandrol, is fresher and more floral. Commercial linalool is typically a racemic mixture unless specified otherwise. For most fragrance applications this is perfectly suitable, but fine fragrance perfumers sometimes specify enantiomeric purity. This is worth understanding before you place your first order. Separately, linalool is also a documented skin sensitiser, particularly when oxidised — and this is a practical issue that procurement teams and formulators need to handle carefully.

Fresh, properly stored linalool at appropriate usage levels is well-tolerated, but oxidised linalool is significantly more sensitising. This is not theoretical: the EU Cosmetics Regulation requires labelling disclosure, and there is an increasing body of clinical evidence on linalool hydroperoxides as contact allergens. We address this directly in our storage and handling guidance rather than leaving buyers to discover it independently.

Key Specifications Chemical Name 3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol CAS Number 78-70-6 Appearance Colourless to pale yellow liquid Assay (GC) Min. 97.0% Odour Floral, woody, fresh, slightly citrus Origin India (Natural & Synthetic) HS Code 2905 22 00 Enantiomer Form Racemic (standard) / Single enantiomer on request Physical & Chemical Properties Natural vs Synthetic: A Practical Guide for Buyers Natural Linalool Extracted from ho wood (Cinnamomum camphora) or obtained as a fraction of coriander, lavender, or basil oil distillation.

Required for COSMOS Natural and Organic certified formulations. Higher cost. Documentation includes natural origin certificate and, where applicable, species and geographic provenance. Synthetic Linalool Produced from beta-pinene (turpentine-derived) via a well-established petrochemical route. Chemically equivalent. Significantly more cost-competitive. Suitable for the vast majority of fragrance, personal care, food flavouring, and household product applications where natural origin certification is not mandated.