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LINALOOL

Linalool is a monoterpenoid that is octa-1,6-diene substituted by methyl groups at positions 3 and 7 and a hydroxy group at position 3.

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 341 list it before the 1% line and 3,174 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 3,513 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 3,513

Definition

Linalool is a monoterpenoid that is octa-1,6-diene substituted by methyl groups at positions 3 and 7 and a hydroxy group at position 3. It has been isolated from plants like Ocimum canum. It has a role as a volatile oil component, an antimicrobial agent, a fragrance and a plant metabolite. It is a monoterpenoid and a tertiary alcohol.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII D81QY6I88E · registered name LINALOOL, (±)- · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Reduces body odourDEODORANTGives the product a scentPERFUMING

Safety & regulatory references

Restricted
International fragrance standard (IFRA) · United Kingdom

Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation · IFRA fragrance standards · MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS)

European Union

  • Other : The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III (restricted substances), entry 84

Source: EU restricted substances (Annex III)

Restriction III/84

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name リナロール: 本品は、次の化学式で表されるテルペンアルコールである。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

LINALOOLINCI리날룰Korean label name (MFDS standard)1,6-Octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-SynonymリナロールJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
78-70-6
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
201-134-4
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID7025502
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID305502
IUPAC
3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol
Molecular formula
C10H18O
Molecular weight
154.253 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
liquid
Colour
colourless, clear
Odour threshold
320 ppm
Melting/freezing point
&amp, lt, 25 ℃
Initial boiling point and range
198~200 ℃
Flash point
71 ℃(c.c.)
Flammability (solid, gas)
combustible
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits
5.2 / 0.9 %
Vapour pressure
21 ㎩ (25℃)
Water solubility
0.16 g/100㎖ (25℃)
Vapour density
5.32
Relative density
0.9
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
2.97
Auto-ignition temperature
235 ℃
Viscosity
(4.4 MPA 25.00 C)
Molecular weight
154.24

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 2,136 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Fragrance2,114
  • Deodorizer11
  • Flavouring and nutrient6
  • Biocide2
  • Intermediate2
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

7 skin studies and 2 eye studies are on record.

Classed as moderate1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 9 studies
  • Category 6.3A (Category 2)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • Category 6.3B (Category 3)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • Category 2
    Skin Irritation · Screening
  • Severe Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) 1981, 1992 according to
  • High Frequency of Sensitization
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 429 (Skin Sensitisation: Local Lymph Node Assay)
  • Category 1
    Skin Sensitization · Screening
  • Skin Sens. 1B
    Skin Sensitization · Authoritative
  • Severe Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to
  • Category 2A
    Eye Irritation · Screening

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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