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LINALYL BUTYRATE

Linalyl butyrate is a monoterpenoid.

Molecular structure

Definition

Linalyl butyrate is a monoterpenoid.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 7K9F6ZOH3S · registered name LINALYL BUTYRATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING

Safety & regulatory references

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

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

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

Names & identifiers

LINALYL BUTYRATEINCIButanoic acid, 1-ethenyl-1,5-dimethyl-4-hexenyl esterSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
78-36-4
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
201-109-8
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID20861635
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID70810532
IUPAC
3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl butanoate
Molecular formula
C14H24O2
Molecular weight
224.344 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Liquid · colourless or yellowish liquid with a heavy-fruity, sweet, pear-like odour
Boiling point
220.00 to 222.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg · 232 °C
Solubility
soluble in alcohols and oils, slightly soluble in water · 1 ml in 3 ml 80% alcohol (in ethanol)
Density
0.855-0.905

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: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 4 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
  • Flavouring and nutrient2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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