Linalyl hexanoate

At a glance

A soft, fruity-floral ester related to linalool, giving a rounded, gently fruity lavender-toned character. 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
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
7779-23-9
Profile
floral, woody, fruity
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01