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Linalool
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<p>Linalool refers to two <a href="/facts/Enantiomer/wjPv5J3y">enantiomers</a> of a naturally occurring <a href="/facts/Terpene/hDD4zF6P">terpene</a> <a href="/facts/Alcohol_(chemistry)/Y0SCTDkh">alcohol</a> found in many <a href="/facts/Flower/7gI5Kefw">flowers</a> and <a href="/facts/Spice/mIMfxvm7">spice</a> plants. Together with <a href="/facts/Geraniol/q8rCfvGQ">geraniol</a>, <a href="/facts/Nerol/2UxwEYYp">nerol</a>, <a href="/facts/Citronellol/cggUaGxV">citronellol</a>, linalool is one of the rose alcohols. Linalool has multiple commercial applications, the majority of which are based on its pleasant scent (floral, with a touch of spiciness). </p><p>A colorless oil, linalool is classified as an acyclic <a href="/facts/Monoterpenoid/6kFBtsXM">monoterpenoid</a>. In plants, it is a <a href="/facts/Metabolite/nAyywVtA">metabolite</a>, a <a href="/facts/Essential_oil/cq8V5ocP">volatile oil</a> component, an <a href="/facts/Antimicrobial/80ECEmvP">antimicrobial</a> agent, and an <a href="/facts/Aroma_compound/h3MF95yb">aroma compound</a>. Linalool has uses in manufacturing of soaps, fragrances, <a href="/facts/Food_additive/jGk8zjn8">food additives</a> as flavors, household products, and <a href="/facts/Insecticide/1xYL3MSD">insecticides</a>. <a href="/facts/Ester/FoUAIIw4">Esters</a> of linalool are referred to as linalyl, e.g. linalyl <a href="/facts/Pyrophosphate/L9FPEkhF">pyrophosphate</a>, an isomer of <a href="/facts/Geranyl_pyrophosphate/evgr8bp7">geranyl pyrophosphate</a>. </p><p>The word <i>linalool</i> is based on <i><a href="/facts/Linaloe/9JY5lJvb">linaloe</a></i> (a type of wood) and the suffix <i>-ol</i>. In food manufacturing, it may be called <i>coriandrol</i>. </p>