Linalool
Character
Linalool is colorless or light yellow and transparent liquid, and has gentlest flavor.It is used in cosmetics, soap, scours, food,etc and medicine industry.
Linalool information
Over 200 species of plants produce linalool, mainly from the families Lamiaceae (mints, scented herbs), Lauraceae (laurels, cinnamon, rosewood), and Rutaceae (citrus fruits), but also birch trees and other plants, from tropical to boreal climate zones.
Applications
Linalool is used as a scent in 60–80% of perfumed hygiene products and cleaning agents including soaps, detergents, shampoos, and lotions. It is also used as a chemical intermediate. One common downstream product of linalool is Vitamin E. In addition, linalool is used by pest professionals as a flea and cockroach insecticide.
