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InventoryRef 3501615/11/2016

LINALOOL

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol

LINALOOL is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: III/84.

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Great BritainEvidence linked
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CanadaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
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New ZealandEvidence linked
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ChinaSource mapped
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0Chinese with selected English material
JapanSource mapped
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0Japanese; official English translation available
South KoreaSource mapped
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0Korean with some English names
United StatesSource mapped
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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 78-70-6
CAS 78-70-6PubChem CID 6549

Linalool

Linalool is a monoterpenoid that is octa-1,6-diene substituted by methyl groups at positions 3 and 7 and a hydroxy group at position 3. It has been isolated from plants like Ocimum canum. It has a role as a volatile oil component, an antimicrobial agent, a fragrance and a plant metabolite. It is a monoterpenoid and a tertiary alcohol. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol
Molecular formula
C10H18O
Molecular weight
154.25 g/mol
Exact mass
154.135765193 Da
XLogP3
2.7
Topological polar surface area
20.2 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
1
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

LinalolLINALYL ALCOHOLbeta-Linalool3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-olallo-Ocimenol(+-)-Linalool1,6-Octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-dl-Linalool
16 more reported names
2,6-Dimethylocta-2,7-dien-6-ol2,6-Dimethyl-2,7-octadien-6-olFEMA No. 2635(RS)-LinaloolDIABEXALLD81QY6I88ECHEBI:17580NSC-3789LicareolL 260-2muguolRefChem:41471LINALOOL, (A+-)-NDI 5957-methyl-3-methyleneocta-4,6-dien-2-ol201-134-4
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for LINALOOL

INCI name

LINALOOL

Description

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol

Record provenance

Inventory reference
35016
Imported identity
LINALOOL
Source update
15/11/2016
European Commission CosIng source notes
Annex III Restriction reference
Entry 84

Linalool

CAS: 78-70-6
EC: 201-134-4

Key data

CAS
78-70-6
EC
201-134-4
Restriction
III/84
Function
DEODORANT
Reducing and/or eliminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#15388 · LINALOOL
Declared fragrance allergen

This substance is on the EU list of fragrance allergens that must be named individually in the ingredient list, rather than being covered by the word "parfum", once it exceeds 0.001% in a leave-on product or 0.01% in a rinse-off product.

Declaration is a labelling duty under Article 19, not a restriction on use. See the allergen record

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

LAURYL ISOQUINOLINIUM BROMIDEANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, DEODORANT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
LAURYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDEANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, DEODORANT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA FLOWER EXTRACTCLEANSING, DEODORANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC
LIMONENEDEODORANT, PERFUMING, SOLVENT
MACELIGNANANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE
MAGNESIUM/ALUMINUM/ZINC/HYDROXIDE/CARBONATEANTI-SEBORRHEIC, DEODORANT
MENTHA PIPERITA EXTRACTCLEANSING, DEODORANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC
MENTHA PIPERITA WATERDEODORANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC

Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How LINALOOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists LINALOOL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

LINALOOL is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

LINALOOL appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for LINALOOL reads: "III/84". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, LINALOOL carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 78-70-6 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.
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Source note for LINALOOL

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for LINALOOL with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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