Monday, May 14, 2012

Linalool in Nature


Linalool is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol chemical found in many flowers and spice plants with many commercial applications, the majority of which are based on its pleasant scent (floral, with a touch of spiciness). It has other names such as β-linalool, linalyl alcohol, linaloyl oxide, p-linalool, allo-ocimenol, and 2,6-dimethyl-2,7-octadien-6-ol.

Linalool has a stereogenic center at C3 and therefore two stereoisomers: licareol is (R)-(–)-linalool with CAS No. 126–90–9 (PubChem 67179) and coriandrol is (S)-(+)-linalool with CAS No. 126–91–0 (PubChem 13562).

Over 200 species of plants produce linalool, mainly from the families Lamiaceae (mints, scented herbs), Lauraceae (laurels, cinnamon, rosewood), and Rutaceae (citrus fruits), but also birch trees and other plants, from tropical to boreal climate zones. It has also been found in some fungi.

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