Linalool

Linalool (CAS 78-70-6), also identified by FEMA 2635, is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol sourced from essential oils such as lavender, coriander, and rosewood.

Where is Linalool used?

• Personal care and cosmetics: primary fragrance component in fine perfumes and shampoos
• Lotions and soaps: floral-woody scent profiles
• Food and beverage: approved flavoring with citrus and floral notes
• Baked goods, beverages, and confectionery
• Coatings and printing inks: bio-based solvent and carrier for low-VOC systems
• Adhesives and sealants: reactive or processing component in terpene-based chemistry
• It is also produced synthetically for industrial scale applications.

Good to know: Procurement teams should confirm enantiomeric purity requirements where application demands a specific optical isomer. Natural grades are typically accompanied by origin documentation relevant to clean-label claims.

Commercial specifications

• Clear, mobile liquid in drum and IBC quantities
• Natural and synthetic grades commercially available