(-)-LINALOOL

Synonym(s):(−)-Linalool;(R)-(−)-3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol;(R)-(−)-Linalool

CAS NO.：126-91-0
Empirical Formula: C10H18O
Molecular Weight: 154.25
MDL number: MFCD00135469
EINECS: 204-811-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-10-30 18:52:02

What is (-)-LINALOOL?

Chemical properties

clear colorless to pale yellow liquid

The Uses of (-)-LINALOOL

(-)-Linalool can be used as a reactant in:

The enantioselective preparation of ophiobolin sesterterpene via diastereoselective reductive radical cascade cyclization.
The total synthesis of (-)-5,6-dihydrocineromycin B via (-)-linalool O-triethylsilyl ether.;
The total synthesis of pladienolide B analog.

The Uses of (-)-LINALOOL

(-)-Linalool has also been used as a reference standard in the quantitative determination of lavender oil in lavaflam tablets using gas chromatography method of analysis(GC).

Definition

ChEBI: The (R)-enantiomer of linalool.

General Description

L-Linalool is the key volatile compound of jasmine tea, spruce essential oil and young leaves of Litchi chinensis Sonn.

Properties of (-)-LINALOOL

Boiling point:	198 °C(lit.)
Density	0.87 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	0.17 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.462(lit.)
Flash point:	174 °F
form	Liquid
pka	14.51±0.29(Predicted)
color	Clear colorless to pale yellow
Odor	at 100.00 %. fresh floral woody natural deep lavender
optical activity	[α]20/D 20±2°, neat
BRN	1721487
CAS DataBase Reference	126-91-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	1,6-Octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (3R)- (126-91-0)

Safety information for (-)-LINALOOL

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.