Tetrahydrolinalool
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 78-69-3
A fresh floral note with a soft citrus lime character and a lily facet. Clean and very stable, it is a robust replacement for linalool in functional accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Floral |
| Descriptor 3 | Lavender |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 12 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 78-69-3 |
| INCI Name | Tetrahydrolinalool |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H22O |
| Mol. Weight | 158.28 |
| IUPAC Name | 3,7-dimethyloctan-3-ol |
| InChIKey | DLHQZZUEERVIGQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
3,7-Dimethyloctan-3-ol, 3,7-Dimethyl-3-octanol, 3-Octanol, 3,7-dimethyl-, Linalool tetrahydride, 2,6-Dimethyl-6-octanol, 3,7-Dimethyloctanol-3, Tetrahydro linalool, (1)-3,7-Dimethyloctan-3-ol, 3-Octanol,7-dimethyl-, 98%, >=97%, Fcc, 3,7-dimethyloctan-3-ol + 2,6-dimethyloctan-2-ol, landenol, linacsol (Takasago), tetra hydro linalyl mufuol, tetra hydro muguol (IFF), tetragol, tetrahydro muguol (IFF), tetrahydroalloocimenol, tetrahydrolinalool and tetrahydromyrcenol mixture, tetrahydromyrcenol tetrahydrolinalool and dihydro-alpha-terineol mixture, tetralol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 194.53 °C |
| Flash Point | 80.00 °C |
| Density | 0.823 |
| Refractive Index | 1.431 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.01 [mmHg] |
| LogP | 3.3 |
| Solubility | soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils; insoluble in water |
| Appearance | Dry Powder; Liquid; Liquid; CBI |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.85 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.25 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 4.6 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 4.7 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 1.2 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 1.2 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 1.2 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.40 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 1.2 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 4.6 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 4.6 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.40 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 9.2 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 5.8 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 33 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.40 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.40 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | 100 % |
| IFRA Amendment | 52 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Linalool | 0.05 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Linalool | 0.05 % |
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.