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Linalool
AKA “7-DIMETHYL-1”
Ingredient
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Ingredient Facts
Linalool
AKA: 7-DIMETHYL-1
Ingredient · Deodorant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Fragrance
Not Clean
Linalool is a monoterpenoid that is octa-1,6-diene substituted by methyl groups at positions 3 and 7 and a hydroxy group at position 3. It has been isolated from plants like Ocimum canum. It has a role as a volatile oil component, an antimicrobial agent, a fragrance and a plant metabolite. It is a monoterpenoid and a tertiary alcohol.
Formula
C10H18O
Mol. Weight
154.25
CAS #
78-70-6
See origin →
Functions
Deodorant
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Controls Odor
Adds Fragrance
Neutralizes odor
Adds pleasant scent
Traditional Use
A laboratory standard used for quality control; not a cosmetic ingredient itself but a regulatory tool developed in the 20th century.
Skin Types
●Caution
Best For
General
Allergen Warning
⚠️ EU Fragrance Allergen
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-4
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
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cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood extract
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Linalool
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cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Linalool
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Limonene and linalool hydroperoxides review: Pros and con...
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A combination of linalool and linalyl acetate synergistically alleviates imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like skin inflammation in BALB/c mice.
Rai VK, Chanda D, Chanotiya CS, Yadav NP
Frontiers in pharmacology, 2022
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR