How does linalool look like (not the structural formula) and what can it do? Thanks!
2007-08-07 02:38:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
what's the color? thanks^_^
2007-08-07 02:49:28 · update #1
Linalool is liquid
Molecular formula C10H18O
Molar mass 154.25 g/mol
Density 0.858 – 0.868 g/cm3
Melting point < 20 °C
Boiling point 198 – 199 °C
Solubility in water 1.589 g/l
Linalool (IPA: [lɪˈnæləʊɒl]) is a naturally-occurring terpene alcohol chemical found in many flowers and spice plants with many commercial applications, the majority of which are based on its pleasant scent (floral, with a touch of spiciness).
In addition to its use as a scent in domestic products such as soap, detergent, shampoo, and lotion, linalool is also used as a chemical intermediate. One common downstream product of linalool is Vitamin E....
2007-08-07 19:11:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Linalool is a compound produced by many fragrent plants -- especially herbs. It is used commerically in everything from soap to detergent to add fragrence.
When I toured a soap factory several years ago, I remember seeing this compound near the end of the manufactuing process. It was in two different forms: one was a powder that looked alot like flour and the the other was hydrated and looked alot like that pearly handsoap (fairly thick, too).
The main reason, I was told, for using this compound was that when it breaks down in the body and/or environment, it turns into vitamin E.
2007-08-07 02:49:45 · answer #2 · answered by Hecate109 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a water-white liquid about the consistency of thin corn syrup. It smells like lavender and bergamot, and it's used in perfumes.
2007-08-07 02:44:50 · answer #3 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much like any clear oil.
2007-08-07 02:52:29 · answer #4 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋