Ethyl linalool

Uses in perfumery :

Ethyl Linalool is used in floral-fresh notes of bergamot, rose and lavender. This compound has a similar use to Linalool.

Year of discovery :

Data not available.

Natural availability :

Ethyl Linalool is not available in its natural state.

Isomerism :

Ethyl Linalool has an asymmetric carbon and a double bond capable of forming enantiomers and diastereoisomers. It is however a mixture of isomers that is used in perfumery. Aldehyde C-11 Undecylenic is a constitutional isomer of Ethyl Linalool. However, it has a much more aldehydic and less floral smell.

Synthesis precursor :

Ethyl Linalool is a precursor to the synthesis of Dihydro Ethyl Linalool, and several esters, little used in perfumery.

Synthesis route :

Like Linalool, Ethyl Linalool can be synthesized in many ways. One of them is made from 6-methyl-5-octen-2-one, which reacts with acetylene to form Dehydro Ethyl Linalool. Then, a Lindlar hydrogenation of catalysed palladium can be made in order to obtain Ethyl Linalool.

Stability :

Exclusively stable in shampoo, hair conditioner and in soaps.

Other comments :

Ethyl Linalool is less agrestic and rising but rounder, fruitier and fresher than Linalool.

Allergens :

This ingredient does not contain any allergen.

Signal word :

Warning

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IFRA 51^th :

This ingredient is not restricted for the 51th amendment