linalool

[ li-nal-oh-awl, -ol, lin-uh-lool ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a colorless, unsaturated terpene liquid alcohol, C 10 H 18 O, having a fragrance similar to that of bergamot oil, obtained from several essential oils: used in perfumery.

linalool

/ ˈlɪnəˌlɒl; lɪˈnæləʊˌɒl; ˈlɪnəˌluːl /

noun

1. an optically active colourless fragrant liquid found in many essential oils and used in perfumery. Formula: C 10 H 18 O

Word History and Origins

Origin of linalool¹

1890–95; < Mexican Spanish lináloe a fragrant Mexican wood ( lignaloes ) + -ol ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of linalool¹

from lignaloes + -ol ¹

Example Sentences

Most individuals ranked the smell of vanilla as most pleasant, followed by the scent of ethyl butyrate, a fruity odorant found in ripe bananas and nectarines, and then linalool, common in floral scents.

From Science Magazine

This wildly popular indica has a sweet, floral taste and contains the terpene linalool, commonly found in lavender.

From Seattle Times

The key ingredient is linalool, an alcohol component of lavender odor.

From Seattle Times

Dr. Kashiwadani believes this new insight is a key step in developing lavender-derived compounds like linalool for clinical use in humans.

From New York Times

Mice on linalool were more open to exploring, indicating they were less anxious than normal mice.

From Seattle Times