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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.

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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 Number78-69-3
INCI NameTetrahydrolinalool
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC10H22O
Mol. Weight158.28
IUPAC Name3,7-dimethyloctan-3-ol
InChIKeyDLHQZZUEERVIGQ-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

CategoryUseLimit 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 Amendment52
Restriction TypeRestriction
Critical EffectDermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity

Restricted components

ComponentShare
Linalool0.05 %

IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.

EU allergen declaration

SubstanceShare
Linalool0.05 %

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.

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