Linalyl Formate
Aroma Chemical CAS 115-99-1
A fresh citrus note with a bergamot and lavender character and a soft green woody facet. Herbal and soapy, it adds a clean lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 2 | Bergamot |
| Descriptor 3 | Green |
| Impact Level | Medium |
Identification
| CAS Number | 115-99-1 |
| INCI Name | Linalylformate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H18O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 182.26 |
| IUPAC Name | 3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl formate |
| InChIKey | JZOCDHMHLGUPFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
1,5-dimethyl-1-ethenylhex-4-enyl formate, 1,5-dimethyl-1-vinyl hex-4-enyl formate, 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol formate, 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl formate, 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl formic acid ester, 3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl formate, formic acid linalyl ester, linalool formate, linalool, linalyl formate FCC, linalyl formate natural, linalyle formiate, linolool, 1,6-octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, formate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 202 °C |
| Flash Point | 85.56 °C |
| Density | 0.91400 |
| Refractive Index | 1.453 to 1.457 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.034000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.471 |
| Solubility | alcohol; fixed oils; water, 28.25 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Linalyl Acetate | 5 % |
| Linalool | 1.662 % |
| D-Limonene | 0.047 % |
| Geraniol | 0.007 % |
IFRA regulated substances declared for this material. For naturals — which are mixtures of many molecules — the interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them. On single molecules these shares are purity traces from the supplier specification; they are far too small to limit use and are therefore not counted.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Linalyl acetate | 5 % |
| Linalool | 1.662 % |
| Limonene | 0.047 % |
| Geraniol | 0.007 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.