l-Linalool

At a glance

A floral-woody terpene alcohol found naturally in lavender and rosewood, giving a soft, fresh floral charact It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
naturally occurring in various plants, synthetically produced
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
126-91-0
Profile
floral, woody, fresh
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01