Linalool BASF – high purity (AC)
It is a high-quality synthetic variant , developed for consistent quality and optimum performance in fragrance and flavour applications.
CAS : 78-70-6
Appearance : Colorless to light yellow liquid
Fragrance profile : Fresh, floral, with woody undertones; citrus facets and spicy nuances
Dosage : Usually between 2% and 20% in fragrance compositions; average approx. 2.8%
Function: Top note and unifying component; enhances floral and citrus accords
IFRA status: No restriction in category 4 according to IFRA 51
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BASF emphasizes that its linalool is the “only single peak material on the market,” meaning it is analytically highly pure.
They describe it as more floral and less terpenic than linalool derived from turpentine oil or acetylene routes.
This indicates that BASF uses a specific synthetic production process to refine the fragrance qualities.Applications
- Top notes in citrus, lavender, rose and herbal perfumes
- Accord composition : enhances natural floral scents and gives “realistic” roundness to synthetic compositions
- Fixation aid : binds volatile molecules and stabilizes fragrance structure.
Fun Facts About Linalool
- Multi-talented in nature : Linalool is found in over 200 plant species , including lavender, coriander, rosewood, basil and even cannabis.
- Dual Personality : It has two enantiomers— (R)-linalool and (S)-linalool —which smell subtly different. One is more lavender-like, the other citrus-like.
- Calming effect : Studies show that linalool can have a calming effect on the nervous system when inhaled. It is even being studied as a mild anxiolytic (anti-anxiety agent).
- Insect control : Rosewood oil, which contains up to 90% linalool , has a natural acaricidal and insecticidal effect.
- Vitamin E production : Linalool is a raw material for the synthesis of vitamin E , making it an interesting bridge between fragrance and food chemistry.
- Allergen status : Although safe in normal use, linalool must be declared on cosmetics if it is present above 0.001% in leave-on products.
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