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62139

(−)-Linalool

≥95.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

Synonym(s):

(R)-(−)-3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C=CHCH2CH2C(CH3)(OH)CH=CH2
CAS Number:
126-91-0
Molecular Weight:
154.25
UNSPSC Code:
12352002
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
57651876
EC Number:
204-811-2
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1721487
MDL number:
MFCD00135469

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Product Name

(−)-Linalool, ≥95.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

InChI key

CDOSHBSSFJOMGT-JTQLQIEISA-N

InChI

1S/C10H18O/c1-5-10(4,11)8-6-7-9(2)3/h5,7,11H,1,6,8H2,2-4H3/t10-/m0/s1

SMILES string

C\C(C)=C\CC[C@@](C)(O)C=C

assay

≥95.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

optical activity

[α]20/D −18±3°, neat

refractive index

n20/D 1.4615 (lit.)
n20/D 1.462

bp

198 °C (lit.)

density

0.862 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

functional group

hydroxyl

Quality Level

100

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Application

(-)-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.

General description

(-)-Linalool is a monoterpene compound mainly found in many essential oils. It shows anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory activity.

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GHS07

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

166.3 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

74.6 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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Enantioselective synthesis of an ophiobolin sesterterpene via a programmed radical cascade
Brill ZG, et al.
Science (New York, N.Y.), 352(6289), 1078-1082 (2016)
Total Synthesis of (-)-5, 6-Dihydrocineromycin B
Li, Guozhi, et al.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 74(3), 1356-1359 (2009)
Nan Zhang et al.
Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology, 23(14), 1727-1734 (2016-12-04)
Essential oil from Cananga odorata (ylang-ylang essential oil, YYO) is usually used in reducing blood pressure, improving cognitive functioning in aromatherapy in human. Few reports showed its effect on anxiety behaviors. To investigate the anxiolytic effects of YYO exposure on
Synthesis of a pladienolide B analogue with the fully functionalized core structure
Mu?ller S, et al.
Organic Letters, 13(15), 3940-3943 (2011)
(-)-Linalool produces antinociception in two experimental models of pain.
Peana AT, et al.
European Journal of Pharmacology, 460(1), 37-41 (2003)
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