1365-19-1

Basic information

• Product Name: Epoxydihydrolinalool
• Synonyms: Epoxydihydrolinalool;LINALOOL OXIDE;(2S)-α,α,5-Trimethyl-5β-ethenyltetrahydrofuran-2α-methanol;(2S,5S)-α,α,5-Trimethyl-5β-vinyltetrahydrofuran-2α-methanol;5β-Ethenyltetrahydro-α,α,5-trimethyl-2α-furanmethanol;5β-Ethenyltetrahydro-α,α,5-trimethylfuran-2α-methanol;(2R,5R)-2-(1-Hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-5-methyl-5-vinyltetrahydrofuran;(2R,5R)-α,α,5-Trimethyl-5-vinyltetrahydrofuran-2-methanol
• CAS NO: 1365-19-1
• Molecular Formula: C10H18O2
• Molecular Weight: 170.25
• EINECS: 215-723-9
• Mol File: 1365-19-1.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 188 ºC
• Flash Point: 63 ºC
• Appearance: with similar (sweet lemon) citron fragrance
• Density: 0.935-0.950
• Vapor Pressure: 0.00169mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.440-1.460
• CAS DataBase Reference: Epoxydihydrolinalool(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Epoxydihydrolinalool(1365-19-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Epoxydihydrolinalool(1365-19-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 1365-19-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Epoxydihydrolinalool, also known as Linalool oxide, is a compound derived from the oxidation of linalool. It has a powerful, sweet, woody, penetrating odor with floral, woody-earthy undertones. It is a liquid with an earthy, floral, slightly bergamot-like odor and has been identified in essential oils and fruit aromas. Commercial linalool oxide is a mixture of the cis and trans forms, [5989-33-3] and [34995-77-2], respectively.

Uses

Used in Flavor and Fragrance Industry:
Epoxydihydrolinalool is used as a flavor and fragrance ingredient for its sweet woody, penetrating odor with floral, woody-earthy undertones. It is commonly found in natural sources such as apricot, bilberry, citrus fruit blossom, cocoa, coffee, cranberry, grape, grapefruit, hops, lavender, lime, mango, orange, and passion fruit.
Used in Aromatherapy:
Epoxydihydrolinalool is used in aromatherapy for its calming and relaxing properties. Its sweet woody, penetrating odor with floral, woody-earthy undertones can help create a soothing atmosphere and promote emotional well-being.
Used in Perfumery:
Epoxydihydrolinalool is used as a fixative in the perfumery industry. Its powerful, sweet, woody, penetrating odor with floral, woody-earthy undertones helps to enhance and prolong the fragrance of perfumes.
Used in Cosmetics:
Epoxydihydrolinalool is used in the cosmetics industry for its pleasant odor and ability to provide a fresh, clean scent to various cosmetic products such as lotions, creams, and shampoos.
Used in the Food Industry:
Epoxydihydrolinalool is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent. Its sweet woody, penetrating odor with floral, woody-earthy undertones can be used to enhance the taste and aroma of various food products.

Preparation

Linalool oxide is prepared by oxidation of linalool, for example, with peracids. The isomeric compound 2,2,6-trimethyl-6-vinyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-ol [14049-11-7], which also occurs in nature, is formed as a by-product:

Synthesis

From linalool by oxidation.

InChI:InChI=1/C10H18O2/c1-8(2)5-4-6-10(3,11)9-7-12-9/h5,9,11H,4,6-7H2,1-3H3