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Created at2020-03-18 23:24:21 UTC
Updated at2020-12-07 19:07:05 UTC
CannabisDB IDCDB000089
Secondary Accession NumbersNot Available
Cannabis Compound Identification
Common NameLinalool
DescriptionBeta-Linalool or 3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol, also known simply as linalool is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol. It belongs to the class of organic compounds known as acyclic monoterpenoids. These are monoterpenes that do not contain a cycle. Linalool has a role as a plant metabolite, a volatile oil component, an antimicrobial agent and a fragrance. There are two stereoisomers of Linalool – (S)-linalool and (R)-linalool. Linalool is used as a scent in 60% to 80% of perfumed hygiene products and cleaning agents including soaps, detergents, shampoos, and lotions. Linalool is also used by pest professionals as a flea, fruit fly, and cockroach insecticide. Linalool is found in more than 200 different species of plants, including many flowers and spice plants. (S)-linalool is found, for example, as a major constituent of the essential oils of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.), cymbopogon (Cymbopogon martini var. martinii), and sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) flowers. (R)-linalool is present in lavender (Lavandula officinalis), bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), and sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum), among others. Linalool is also found in plants from the Lamiaceae family (mint and other herbs), Lauraceae (laurels, cinnamon, rosewood), Cinnamomum tamala, Solidago Meyen, Artemisia vulgaris (mugwort), Humulus lupulus. Linalool is also one of several monoterpenes that are found in cannabis plants (PMID: 6991645 ). There are more than 140 known terpenes in cannabis and the combination of these terepenoids produces the skunky, fruity odor characteristic of C. savita. Like the majority of monoterpenes, linalool starts with the condensation of dimethylallyl diphosphate (DMAPP) and isopentenyl diphosphate (IPP) to form geranyl pyrophosphate (GPP) (PMID: 7640522 ). Linalool is then synthesized with the aid of linalool synthase (LIS) (PMID: 12572612 ). Linalool has a citrus, floral, rose, woody aroma and a citrus, orange, waxy taste. Linalool is found in a few different foods and spices, such as spearmints, corianders, common thymes, limes, grapes, lemons, grapefruit, oranges, pineapples, blackcurrants, basil, and common oregano. This could make, Linalool a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods. Linalool is also synthesized, de novo, by yeast (C. cerevisiae) and may contribute to the floral tones found in some wines (PMID: 15668008 ).
Structure
Thumb
Synonyms
ValueSource
(+)-LinaloolChEBI
(3S)-3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-olChEBI
(3S)-LinaloolChEBI
(S)-(+)-LinaloolChEBI
(S)-3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-olChEBI
(S)-LinalolChEBI
(-)-3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-olHMDB
(-)-LinaloolHMDB
(-)-R-LinaloolHMDB
(3R)-3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-olHMDB
(3R)-3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-olHMDB
(3R)-LinaloolHMDB
(R)-(-)-3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-olHMDB
(R)-(-)-LinaloolHMDB
(R)-LinalolHMDB
(R)-LinaloolHMDB
L-LinaloolHMDB
LicareolHMDB
Chemical FormulaC10H18O
Average Molecular Weight154.25
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight154.1358
IUPAC Name(3S)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol
Traditional Name(+)-linalool
CAS Registry Number126-90-9
SMILES
CC(C)=CCC[C@](C)(O)C=C
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C10H18O/c1-5-10(4,11)8-6-7-9(2)3/h5,7,11H,1,6,8H2,2-4H3/t10-/m1/s1
InChI KeyCDOSHBSSFJOMGT-SNVBAGLBSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as acyclic monoterpenoids. These are monoterpenes that do not contain a cycle.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassPrenol lipids
Sub ClassMonoterpenoids
Direct ParentAcyclic monoterpenoids
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Acyclic monoterpenoid
  • Tertiary alcohol
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Alcohol
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
Disposition

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Physical Properties
StateSolid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting Point< −20 °CWikipedia
Boiling Point198 - 199 °CWikipedia
Water Solubility1.59 g/LWikipedia
logPNot AvailableNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
logP2.68ALOGPS
logP2.65ChemAxon
logS-2.5ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)18.46ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-1.3ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count1ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area20.23 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count4ChemAxon
Refractivity50.21 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability18.97 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings0ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Spectra
EI-MS/GC-MS
TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
Predicted GC-MSLinalool, non-derivatized, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, Positivesplash10-00xr-9100000000-ddd4389422ee0f3334dfSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSLinalool, 1 TMS, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, Positivesplash10-0006-9810000000-fc748fa570a2ba218685Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSLinalool, non-derivatized, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSLinalool, non-derivatized, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSLinalool, non-derivatized, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSLinalool, non-derivatized, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
MS/MS
TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Linear Ion Trap , negativesplash10-052r-1900000000-8ca412f7f764aeb650602017-09-14View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Linear Ion Trap , positivesplash10-000i-4900000000-656054d8175600557e752017-09-14View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Linear Ion Trap , positivesplash10-053r-0900000000-7fca9e4a66d81b4355692017-09-14View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-052r-1900000000-b8dd7418c39ef6db8f402016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-05nr-9600000000-9d3208f5b352b9b9781c2016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0gb9-9100000000-4bc6e60fbc702ce661a52016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0udi-0900000000-0405dd8fcdc66cf24c7a2016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-0udi-1900000000-db461e62c034d983da232016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-0lei-9500000000-a32dadbfc03fff9b63f82016-08-03View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0udi-0900000000-221d2be472b40f055cb92021-09-22View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-0udi-2900000000-d123b20dd29666c808092021-09-22View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-106r-9200000000-92641be024615f4e80782021-09-22View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-001i-9100000000-b50c7739963b598d98b62021-09-22View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-001l-9000000000-9aee9265aa23930829f12021-09-22View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-069r-9000000000-478f8a25d9f85574e0ac2021-09-22View Spectrum
NMRNot Available
Pathways
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Protein Targets
EnzymesNot Available
TransportersNot Available
Metal BindingsNot Available
ReceptorsNot Available
Transcriptional FactorsNot Available
Concentrations Data
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HMDB IDHMDB0036101
DrugBank IDNot Available
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FoodDB IDFDB014941
KNApSAcK IDC00010301
Chemspider ID60523
KEGG Compound IDC11389
BioCyc IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkNot Available
METLIN IDNot Available
PubChem Compound67179
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID98
References
General References
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