About this material
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.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Top note · Heart note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
Listed qualitative strength
Tenacity / substantivity
12 Hour(s)
at 100%
Listed reference conditions
Fragrance development
Top note · Heart note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Molecular identity
C10H18O2
- Molecular weight
- 170.25 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- 2-(5-ethenyl-5-methyloxolan-2-yl)propan-2-ol
More compound properties
Computed and structural reference properties for the named compound. These are not measured supplier specifications or properties of a complete dilution, mixture or batch.
- XLogP (computed)
- 1.4
- Exact mass (Da)
- 170.130679813
- Monoisotopic mass (Da)
- 170.130679813
- Topological polar surface area (Ų)
- 29.5
- Complexity
- 186
- Formal charge
- 0
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 1
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 2
- Rotatable bonds
- 2
- Heavy atoms
- 12
- Isotope atoms
- 0
- Atom stereocentres
- 2
- Bond stereocentres
- 0
- Covalent units
- 1
- SMILES
- CC1(CCC(O1)C(C)(C)O)C=C
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C10H18O2/c1-5-10(4)7-6-8(12-10)9(2,3)11/h5,8,11H,1,6-7H2,2-4H3
- InChIKey
- BRHDDEIRQPDPMG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Reference data checked 2026-10-27.
This molecular reference matches the catalogue’s recorded CAS and formula. It does not confirm the supplied grade, purity, stereochemistry, isomer proportions, composition, impurities or unlisted constituents.
Fragrance allergen reference
Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
European Union / Northern Ireland
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.
Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.
Great Britain
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.
Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.
Product specification
| CAS number | 1365-19-1 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Floral, Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Earthy, Tea-like, Green, Diffusive |
| Odour strength | Medium |
| Perfumery use | 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.Listed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Typical use percentage | 0.1–3% of the fragrance concentrate |
| Substantivity | 12 Hour(s) at 100% |
| Solvent | None |
| Flash point | 71 °C |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| 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 |
| Recorded name / preparation | 2-METHYL-2-VINYL-5-(a-HYDROXY-ISOPROPYL)-TETRAHYDROFURAN |
| Molecular formula | C₁₀H₁₈O₂ |
Safety & handling
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.
Datasheets & customer documents
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Documentation Supply PolicyIFRA formulation guide
Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.
No direct IFRA overview entry matched the recorded CAS in this held dataset. This does not mean unrestricted use, absence of relevant Standards or compliance. Constituent restrictions may still apply.
IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation
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Creative ideas to explore
Creative directions, not tested formulas.Petals and peel
With bergamot and a light citrus ideaExplore a brighter version of the floral character using a simple citrus counterpoint. Compare it with the unchanged flower accord and note whether the citrus frames the bloom or becomes the main subject of the sketch.
Stem and blossom
With geranium and leafy notesSketch the flower with a greener setting, keeping leaf and blossom as distinct ideas. Compare a clean floral reference with the greener version to decide how much of the imagined stem and garden belongs in the composition.
Petals over wood
With a transparent wood directionPlace the floral material against a spare wood backdrop and follow the balance through the evaluation. Try a softer wood variation separately, then choose whether your flower needs an open, airy setting or a smoother, more enveloping frame.







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