Linalool
- CAS number
- 78-70-6
- Olfactory family
- floral
- Type
- Aroma chemical
- Origin
- synthetic
- Typical pyramid position
- heart
Synonyms & trade names
3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol · Linalol · LINALYL ALCOHOL · beta-Linalool · 3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol · allo-Ocimenol · (+-)-Linalool · 1,6-Octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-
IFRA 51st Amendment
LinaloolSpecification · 38th Amendment
Basis: DERMAL SENSITIZATION
| IFRA category | Max. in finished product |
|---|---|
| 1 | No restriction — Specification only — see the IFRA Standard |
| 2 | No restriction — Specification only — see the IFRA Standard |
| 3 | No restriction — Specification only — see the IFRA Standard |
| 4 | No restriction — Specification only — see the IFRA Standard |
| 5A | No restriction — Specification only — see the IFRA Standard |
| 5B | No restriction — Specification only — see the IFRA Standard |
| 5C | No restriction — Specification only — see the IFRA Standard |
| 5D | No restriction — Specification only — see the IFRA Standard |
| 6 | No restriction — Specification only — see the IFRA Standard |
| 7A | No restriction — Specification only — see the IFRA Standard |
| 7B | No restriction — Specification only — see the IFRA Standard |
| 8 | No restriction — Specification only — see the IFRA Standard |
| 9 | No restriction — Specification only — see the IFRA Standard |
| 10A | No restriction — Specification only — see the IFRA Standard |
| 10B | No restriction — Specification only — see the IFRA Standard |
| 11A | No restriction — Specification only — see the IFRA Standard |
| 11B | No restriction — Specification only — see the IFRA Standard |
| 12 | No restriction — Specification only — see the IFRA Standard |
Oxidation products of Linalool, especially hydroperoxides, have been demonstrated to be potent sensitizers. d-, l- and dl-Linalool and natural products containing substantial amounts of it, should only be used when the level of (hydro)peroxides is kept to the lowest practical level, for instance by adding antioxidants at the time of production. The addition of 0.1% BHT or α-Tocopherol for example has shown great efficiency. Such products should have a peroxide value of less than 20 millimoles per liter, determined according to the IFRA analytical method for the determination of the peroxide value, which can be downloaded from the IFRA website (www.ifrafragrance.org).
Informational summary of the IFRA 51st Amendment dataset — not legal or toxicological advice. Always verify against the official IFRA Standard and your supplier's documentation before selling a product.
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