Linalool
CAS number: 78-70-6
Synonyms: 2,6-Dimethyl-2,7-octadien-6-ol; 3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol; Linalyl alcohol; Linalol
Chemical class: Alcohols
Industry claims found in: banana, beer, blackberry, beans, blueberry, apple, apricot, arctice bramble, artichoke, grape brandy, plum brandy
Industry claims used in: meat products, pbaked goods, frozen dairy desserts, condiments, candy, gelatin, puddings, beverages and chewing gum
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 2790 mg/kg; mod. toxic by ingestion, mildly toxic by skin contact; skin irritant; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes