Natural linalool is a monoterpenoid that found in many plants, mainly in Brazilian rose and Chinese camphor. It appears colorless transparent liquid with floral odor. Natural linalool is divided into (+) – linalool isomer and (-) – linalool isomer. Linalool can be extracted from essential oils. And it can also be prepared by the hydrogenation of a-pinene. It is mainly used in fragrance formulation of daily chemical products.
Linalool is an important perfume ingredient. FOREVEREST® selects natural linalool from linalool type Chinese camphorwood (Cinnamomum camphora (L.) presl).