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Linalool

Linalool is a terpene alcohol with the soft floral aroma of lavender, lifted by citrus and light spice. It occurs in lavender, coriander, and ho wood among more than 200 plant species, and it is the floral heart of many of our dessert and floral profiles.

Floral Herbal Spicy

Linalool, a major (primary) terpene in the cannabis genome, produces a floral aroma involving complex tones of spice and wood. The pleasingly warm fragrance resulting from this terpene has been described as a spicy lavender.

Linalool is made by basil, bay leaf, birch bark, a range of fungi, ho leaf (Chinese rosewood), and lavender (the most commonly cited source). In total, more than 200 plant species in nature produce linalool.

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Linalool
Chemical Structure
At a glance
floralsweetgreenfreshcitruswoody
CAS number
78-70-6
Formula
C10H18O
Molecular weight
154.25 g/mol
Boiling point
198 °C
Flash point
76 °C
FEMA number
2635
PubChem
CID 6549

Common questions

What does linalool smell like?

Lavender first, with a soft sweetness and hints of citrus and woody spice underneath.

Which plants produce linalool?

Lavender is the most famous source, but coriander seed, ho wood, basil, and rosewood are all commercial sources. Ours is distilled from natural botanical feedstocks.

Related terpenes

Geraniol · floral, rose, sweet Alpha Terpineol · woody, citrus, herbal
Smell it at the source

This terpene occurs naturally in these botanical oils, available from our sister store, The Essential Oil Company.

Lavender Bulgarian essential oil Lavender Bulgarian Indian Basil essential oil Indian Basil
References: PubChem CID 6549 · FEMA flavor ingredient #2635

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