Linalool

About this material

Linalool really needs no introduction; it is one of the most commonly used aroma chemicals today. It is abundant in nature with the oils of Rosewood ( Aniba roaeodora , not the type Pianos and stringed instruments are made from, Dalbergia nigra ) and Shiu wood (also known as Ho wood) containing the highest amounts naturally (over 80%). In combination with its ester Linalyl Acetate, Linalool can be used to create the effect of citrus freshness without its characteristic odour of oranges or lemons. This makes it incredibly useful for novel top notes. Linalool blends extremely well with Dihydromyrcenol and the entire citrus family where it can modify and extend those notes. It has a light woody… — Fraterworks

Usage in formulas

The 6th most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 530 of 806 formulas. This is structure: it turns up in more than half of modern perfumery.