Linalool is a monoterpenoid that is octa-1,6-diene substituted by methyl groups at positions 3 och 7 and a hydroxy group at position 3. It has been isolated from plants like Ocimum canum. It has a role as a plant metabolite, a volatile oil component, an antimicrobial agent and a fragrance. It is a tertiary alcohol and a monoterpenoid.
Linalool refers to two enantiomers of a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Linalool has multiple commercial applications, the majority of which are based on its pleasant scent (floral, with a touch of spiciness).A colorless oil, linalool is classified as an acyclic monoterpenoid.In plants, it is a metabolite, a volatile oil component, an antimicrobial agent, and an aroma compound.Linalool has uses in manufacturing of soaps, fragrances, food additives as flavors, household products, and insecticides.
