Linalool Oxide

Linalool Oxide is a multifaceted aroma chemical combining floral freshness with soft woods, gentle sweetness and an intriguing earthy undertone.

Its airy character can bring spaciousness to a perfume, making surrounding materials appear more diffusive and less densely packed.

The material is especially useful when a composition requires freshness with greater sophistication than a simple citrus or clean note.

Its floral, woody and earthy aspects allow it to move naturally between the opening and heart of a fragrance.

Odour profile

Linalool Oxide presents a fresh floral character supported by woody and softly earthy nuances.

A restrained sweetness rounds the profile without turning it into an overtly sugary or gourmand material.

The result is light and transparent but not one-dimensional.

Its contrasting fresh and earthy facets create texture, while the woody background gives it enough presence to support more substantial materials.

Using Linalool Oxide in perfumery

Linalool Oxide can add air and diffusion to floral bouquets, translucent woods, green fragrances and clean contemporary compositions.

It works well when used to brighten a floral heart or create a more gradual transition from fresh top notes into woody and musky foundations.

Its subtle earthy dimension can enhance naturalistic botanical, woodland and mineral-inspired concepts.

In modern floral perfumes, it can reduce excessive sweetness and introduce a fresher, more spacious quality.

It may also support aromatic, citrus and softly woody fragrances that need lightness without becoming overtly sharp.

Creative pairings

Explore Linalool Oxide with bergamot, linalool-rich materials, lavender, rose, jasmine, muguet-style notes, green leaves, cedarwood, mossy effects and transparent musks.

It is an attractive choice for compositions built around freshness, diffusion and understated texture.

Product specification.

CAS No: 1365-19-1
Odour Description (decreasing): Floral, Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Earthy, Tea-like, Green, Diffusive
Odour Strength: Medium
Usage: A fresh, diffusive floral-woody material for tea, muguet, citrus, lavender, herbal, transparent floral and naturalistic compositions. It introduces airy lift and a subtly earthy tea nuance, helping florals feel spacious and connecting bright top notes with softer woody or musky foundations.
Typical Use Percentage: 0.1–3% of the fragrance concentrate
Substantivity: 12 Hour(s) at 100%
Solvent: None
Flash Point: 71 °C
Physical Form: Liquid
Synonyms: Linalyl Oxide; Epoxylinalool; Linalol Oxide, Furanoid; 2-(5-Ethenyl-5-methyloxolan-2-yl)propan-2-ol; 2-Methyl-5-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-2-vinyltetrahydrofuran
Name: 2-METHYL-2-VINYL-5-(a-HYDROXY-ISOPROPYL)-TETRAHYDROFURAN
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₈O₂
IFRA: Refer to latest IFRA guidelines and product-specific IFRA certificate for safe use levels.

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements:

• H302 Harmful if swallowed.
• H315 Causes skin irritation.
• H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary statements:

• P264 Wash hands and other contacted skin thoroughly after handling.
• P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
• P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
• P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P330 Rinse mouth.
• P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
• P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
• P501 Dispose of contents/container to: approved disposal site.

Important: For professional formulation use. Review the Safety Data Sheet before handling, storage or use.