Ingredient Dictionary

LINALYLFORMATE

Linalyl formate is a monoterpenoid.

Definition

Linalyl formate is a monoterpenoid.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 3V67WH3R5N · registered name LINALYL FORMATE · 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

LINALYLFORMATEINCI1,6-Octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, formateSynonym

CAS No.chemical registry number: 115-99-1
EC No.EU chemical inventory number: 204-120-6
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID2047642
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID: DTXCID0027642

IUPAC: 3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl formate
Molecular formula: C11H18O2
Molecular weight: 182.263 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance: Liquid · colourless liquid with a fresh, citrus, green, herbaceous, bergamot-like odour
Boiling point: 100.00 to 103.00 °C. @ 10.00 mm Hg · 202 °C
Solubility: soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils, slightly soluble in propylene glycol and water, insoluble in glycerol · 1 ml in 6 ml 70% alcohol (in ethanol)
Density: 0.910-0.918
Water solubility: 28.25 (est.)
Molecular weight: 182.25

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 8 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.

Fragrance6
Flavouring and nutrient2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

2 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low2

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 3 studies

Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to
Not likely to be sensitizing
skin sensitisation · Screening · according to other guideline: FCAT (Klecak 1977) and OET (Klecak 1982)
Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to