Ingredient Dictionary

LINALYL PROPIONATE

Linalyl propionate is a monoterpenoid.

Definition

Linalyl propionate is a monoterpenoid.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII BI845A018T · registered name LINALYL PROPIONATE · 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 PROPIONATEINCI1,6-Octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, propanoateSynonym

CAS No.chemical registry number: 144-39-8
EC No.EU chemical inventory number: 205-627-5
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID1047574
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID: DTXCID9027574

IUPAC: 3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl propanoate
Molecular formula: C13H22O2
Molecular weight: 210.317 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance: Liquid · colourless or almost colourless liquid with a fresh, floral, sweet, fruity, pear-like odour
Boiling point: 115.00 °C. @ 10.00 mm Hg · 226 °C
Solubility: 17 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp) · soluble in alcohol and most fixed oils, slightly soluble in propylene glycol, insoluble in glycerol
Density: 0.893-0.902
Water solubility: 2.643 ㎎/ℓ
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow): 4.88
Molecular weight: 210.35

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 5 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.

Fragrance3
Flavouring and nutrient2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

1 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low1

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 2 studies

Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to
Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to