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-LINALOOL [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- (±)-linalool
1, record 1, English, %28%C2%B1%29%2Dlinalool
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dl-linalool 1, record 1, English, dl%2Dlinalool
correct, see observation
- rac-linalool 1, record 1, English, rac%2Dlinalool
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The racemic form of linalool, obtained by the isomerization of geraniol or synthetically, and used in perfumery and flavoring materials. 2, record 1, English, - %28%C2%B1%29%2Dlinalool
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Linalool exists under three forms: racemic: «dl» or «(±)» or «rac»; dextrogyre: «d» or «(+)»; and levogyre: «l» or «(-)». The prefixes «dl», «d» and «l» must be italicized. It is to be noted that the stereodescriptors (±), (+) and (-) are nowadays preferred. See the records for "linalool", "coriandrol" and "licareol." 1, record 1, English, - %28%C2%B1%29%2Dlinalool
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Parfumerie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- (±)-linalol
1, record 1, French, %28%C2%B1%29%2Dlinalol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dl-linalol 1, record 1, French, dl%2Dlinalol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- rac-linalol 1, record 1, French, rac%2Dlinalol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- linalol-dl 1, record 1, French, linalol%2Ddl
former designation, avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Linalol dans sa forme racémique (dextrogyre et lévogyre). 2, record 1, French, - %28%C2%B1%29%2Dlinalol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le linalol existe sous trois formes : «dl» ou «(±)» ou «rac», qui indique la forme racémique; «d» ou «(+)», qui indique la forme dextrogyre; et «l» ou «(-)», qui indique la forme lévogyre. Les préfixes «dl», «d» et «l» s'écrivent en italique. Il est cependant à noter qu'on préfère aujourd'hui les stéréodescripteurs (±), (+) et (-). Voir aussi «linalol», «coriandrol» et «licaréol». 2, record 1, French, - %28%C2%B1%29%2Dlinalol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- (3S)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol
1, record 2, English, %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- coriandrol 2, record 2, English, coriandrol
correct
- (+)-linalool 1, record 2, English, %28%2B%29%2Dlinalool
correct, see observation
- d-linalool 1, record 2, English, d%2Dlinalool
correct, see observation
- (S)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol 1, record 2, English, %28S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
former designation, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The d-isomer of linalool (dextrogyre linalool) which appears under the form of a colourless liquid, is obtained especially from oil of coriander and oil of linaloe, and is used in perfumes, soaps, and flavoring materials. 3, record 2, English, - %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Linalool exists under three forms: racemic: «dl» or «(±)» or «rac»; dextrogyre: «d» or «(+)»; and levogyre: «l» or «(-)». The prefixes «dl», «d» and «l» must be italicized. It is to be noted that the stereodescriptors (±), (+) and (-) are nowadays preferred. See the records for "linalool" and "licareol." 1, record 2, English, - %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(3S)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol: The capital letter "S" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 2, English, - %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
(S)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol: former IUPAC name. 1, record 2, English, - %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C10H18O 3, record 2, English, - %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- (3S)-3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-ol
1, record 2, French, %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- coriandrol 2, record 2, French, coriandrol
correct, masculine noun
- (+)-linalol 1, record 2, French, %28%2B%29%2Dlinalol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- d-linalol 1, record 2, French, d%2Dlinalol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- linalol-d 2, record 2, French, linalol%2Dd
former designation, see observation, masculine noun
- (S)-3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-ol 1, record 2, French, %28S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
former designation, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Isomère dextrogyre du linalol se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, que l'on rencontre dans les essences de coriandre, de mandarine et d'orange et que l'on utilise dans les savons, en parfumerie et comme aromatisant. 3, record 2, French, - %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le linalol existe sous trois formes : «dl» ou «(±)» ou «rac», qui indique la forme racémique; «d» ou «(+)», qui indique la forme dextrogyre; et «l» ou «(-)», qui indique la forme lévogyre. Les préfixes «dl», «d» et «l» s'écrivent en italique. Il est cependant à noter qu'on préfère aujourd'hui les stéréodescripteurs (±), (+) et (-). Voir aussi «linalol» et «licaréol». 1, record 2, French, - %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(3S)-3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-ol : La lettre majuscule «S» s'écrit en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
(S)-3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-ol : ancien nom UICPA; la lettre majuscule «S» s'écrit en italique. 1, record 2, French, - %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C10H18O 3, record 2, French, - %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-01-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol
1, record 3, English, 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- linalool 2, record 3, English, linalool
correct
- ß-linalool 3, record 3, English, %C3%9F%2Dlinalool
correct
- 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol 4, record 3, English, 3%2C7%2Ddimethyl%2D1%2C6%2Doctadien%2D3%2Dol
former designation
- linalol 5, record 3, English, linalol
former designation
- linalyl alcohol 1, record 3, English, linalyl%20alcohol
former designation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fragrant liquid unsaturated optically active unsaturated tertiary alcohol which occurs both free and in the form of esters in many essential oils, especially linaloe oils, and which is used in perfumes, soaps and flavoring materials. 6, record 3, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Linalool exists under three forms: racemic: «dl» or «(±)» or «rac»; dextrogyre: «d» or «(+)»; and levogyre: «l» or «(-)». The prefixes «dl», «d» and «l» must be italicized. It is to be noted that the stereodescriptors (±), (+) and (-) are nowadays preferred. See also the records for the related concepts "coriandrol" and "licareol." 3, record 3, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In the dextrorotatory form it is obtained especially from bois de rose oil or coriander oil, in levorotatory form from Mexican linaloe oil and the oil froma Japanese cinnamon, and in racemic form by isomerication of geraniol or synthetically. All optically isomeric and all used in perfumes, soaps, and flavoring materials. 7, record 3, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 3, record 3, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: (CH3)2C:CHCH2CH2C(CH3)OHCH:CH2 or (CH3)[subscript 2C=CH-(CH2)[subscript 2-C(OH)(CH3)-CH=CH2 or C10H17OH or C10H18O 6, record 3, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record 3, Key term(s)
- beta-linalool
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-oil
1, record 3, French, 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Doil
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- linalol 2, record 3, French, linalol
correct, masculine noun
- ß-linalol 1, record 3, French, %C3%9F%2Dlinalol
correct, masculine noun
- diméthyl-3,7 octadiène-1,6 ol-3 3, record 3, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%2D3%2C7%20octadi%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C6%20ol%2D3
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- alcool linalylique 1, record 3, French, alcool%20linalylique
former designation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alcool terpénique utilisé dans les savons, en parfumerie, et comme aromatisant. 4, record 3, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Doil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le linalol existe sous trois formes : «dl» ou «(±)» ou «rac», qui indique la forme racémique; «d» ou «(+)», qui indique la forme dextrogyre; et «l» ou «(-)», qui indique la forme lévogyre. Les préfixes «dl», «d» et «l» s'écrivent en italique. Il est cependant à noter qu'on préfère aujourd'hui les stéréodescripteurs (±), (+) et (-). Voir aussi les fiches pour les notions apparentées «coriandrol» et «licaréol». 1, record 3, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Doil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'antipode lévogyre du linalol se rencontre dans les essences de linaloé, de bergamote et de lavande; l'antipode dextrogyre, dans les essences de coriandre, de mandarine et d'orange. Son odeur suave de lavande le fait employer en parfumerie. Le composé racémique se prépare aisément par synthèse et sert à la synthèse industrielle des ionones et de la vitamine A. Les acides cyclisent le linalol en terpinéol et terpine. 5, record 3, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Doil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-ol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 3, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Doil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : (CH3)2C:CHCH2CH2C(CH3)OHCH:CH2 ou (CH3)[indice 2C=CH-(CH2)[indice 2-C(OH)(CH3)-CH=CH2 ou C10H17OH ou C10H18O, 4, record 3, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Doil
Record 3, Key term(s)
- bêta-linalol
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-08-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- (3R)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol
1, record 4, English, %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- licareol 2, record 4, English, licareol
correct
- (-)-linalool 1, record 4, English, %28%2D%29%2Dlinalool
correct, see observation
- l-linalool 1, record 4, English, l%2Dlinalool
correct, see observation
- (R)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol 1, record 4, English, %28R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
former designation, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The l-isomer of linalool (levogyre linalool), which appears under the form of a colourless liquid, is practically insoluble in water, is miscible with alcohol, ether, occurs in the oils of rose, bergamot, lavender and thyme, as well as in Mexican linaloe oil and the oil of Japanese cinnamon, and is used in perfumes, soaps and flavouring materials. 3, record 4, English, - %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This substance is an isomer (or particular form) of linalool. Linalool exists under three forms: 1. racemic: dl or (±) or rac; 2. dextrogyre: d or (+); 3. levogyre: l or (-). The prefixes dl, d and l must be italicized. It is to be noted that the stereodescriptors (±), (+) and (-) are nowadays preferred. See the records for "linalool" and "coriandrol." 1, record 4, English, - %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(3R)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol: The capital letter "R" must be italicized; form recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). 1, record 4, English, - %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
(R)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol: former IUPAC name. 1, record 4, English, - %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- (3R)-3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-ol
1, record 4, French, %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- licaréol 2, record 4, French, licar%C3%A9ol
correct, masculine noun
- (-)-linalol 1, record 4, French, %28%2D%29%2Dlinalol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- l-linalol 1, record 4, French, l%2Dlinalol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- linalol-l 1, record 4, French, linalol%2Dl
former designation, see observation, masculine noun
- (R)-3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-ol 1, record 4, French, %28R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
former designation, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Isomère lévogyre du linalol, se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide à odeur suave, bouillant vers 198 °C, qui se rencontre dans les essences de linaloé, de bergamote et de lavande, et que l'on utilise dans les savons, en parfumerie, et comme aromatisant. 3, record 4, French, - %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(3R)-3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-ol : La lettre majuscule «R» s'écrit en italique; forme recommandée par l'Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée (UICPA). 1, record 4, French, - %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(R)-3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-ol : ancien nom UICPA; la lettre majuscule «R» s'écrit en italique. 1, record 4, French, - %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Cette substance est un isomère (forme particulière) du linalol. Le linalol existe sous trois formes : 1. la forme racémique indiquée par dl ou (±) ou rac; 2. la forme dextrogyrd indiquée par d ou (+); 3. la forme lévogyre indiquée par l ou (-). Les préfixes dl, d et l s'écrivent en italique. Il est cependant à noter qu'on préfère aujourd'hui les stéréodescripteurs (±), (+) et (-). Voir aussi «linalol» et «coriandrol». 4, record 4, French, - %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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