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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Linalool |
| Synonym(s) |
Coriandrol
Licareol
Linalol
dl-Linalool
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
1998 (Session 51)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol
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| JECFA number |
356 |
| CAS number |
78-70-6
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| FEMA number |
2635
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| COE number |
61
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
154.25 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H18O
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| Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a pleasant, floral odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in fixed oils, propylene glycol; insoluble in glycerol and water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 4 ml 60% alcohol; 1 ml in 2 ml 70% alcohol |
| Boiling point (°C) |
198 |
| Assay min % |
95.0 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.461-1.465 |
| Specific gravity |
0.858-0.867 |
| Other requirements |
Esters (as linalyl acetate): =< 0.5% |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/356.gif
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