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3 7-DIMETHYL-1 6-OCTADIEN-3-OL [3 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
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol
1, record 1, English, 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- linalool 2, record 1, English, linalool
correct
- ß-linalool 3, record 1, English, %C3%9F%2Dlinalool
correct
- 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol 4, record 1, English, 3%2C7%2Ddimethyl%2D1%2C6%2Doctadien%2D3%2Dol
former designation
- linalol 5, record 1, English, linalol
former designation
- linalyl alcohol 1, record 1, English, linalyl%20alcohol
former designation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
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 also the records for the related concepts "coriandrol" and "licareol." 3, record 1, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record 1, Key term(s)
- beta-linalool
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-oil
1, record 1, French, 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Doil
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- linalol 2, record 1, French, linalol
correct, masculine noun
- ß-linalol 1, record 1, French, %C3%9F%2Dlinalol
correct, masculine noun
- diméthyl-3,7 octadiène-1,6 ol-3 3, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%2D3%2C7%20octadi%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C6%20ol%2D3
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- alcool linalylique 1, record 1, French, alcool%20linalylique
former designation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alcool terpénique utilisé dans les savons, en parfumerie, et comme aromatisant. 4, record 1, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Doil
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 les fiches pour les notions apparentées «coriandrol» et «licaréol». 1, record 1, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Doil
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Doil
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Doil
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Doil
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bêta-linalol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-05
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
- 3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl acetate
1, record 2, English, 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dyl%20acetate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- acetic acid linalool ester 2, record 2, English, acetic%20acid%20linalool%20ester
correct
- bergamiol 2, record 2, English, bergamiol
correct
- bergamol 3, record 2, English, bergamol
correct
- linalyl acetate 4, record 2, English, linalyl%20acetate
correct
- licareol acetate 2, record 2, English, licareol%20acetate
correct
- linalool acetate 2, record 2, English, linalool%20acetate
correct
- 3, 7-dimethyl-1, 6-octadien-3-ol acetate 2, record 2, English, 3%2C%207%2Ddimethyl%2D1%2C%206%2Doctadien%2D3%2Dol%20%20acetate
former designation, correct
- 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl acetate 5, record 2, English, 3%2C7%2Ddimethyl%2D1%2C6%2Doctadien%2D3%2Dyl%20acetate
former designation, correct
- acetic acid linalol ester 1, record 2, English, acetic%20acid%20linalol%20ester
former designation, avoid
- linalol acetate 2, record 2, English, linalol%20acetate
former designation, avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A clear, colorless, oily liquid, with an odor of bergamot, soluble in alcohol, ether, diethyl phthalate, benzyl benzoate, mineral oil, fixed oils and alcohol, slightly soluble in propylene glycol, insoluble in water, glycerol, derived by the action of acetic anhydride on linalool in presence of sulfuric acid or obtained from bergamot and other oils, used in perfumery, as a flavoring agent, and as a substitute for petitgrain oil. 6, record 2, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dyl%20acetate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Linalyl acetate [is a] synthetic flavoring that occurs naturally in basil, jasmine oil, lavandin oil, lavender oil, lemon oil [and that is] used in blueberry, chocolate, lemon, lime, orange, cola, grape, peach, cardamom ... and meat flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, gelatin desserts, meats ... 7, record 2, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dyl%20acetate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C12H20O2 or C10H17C2H3O2 6, record 2, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dyl%20acetate
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
- acétate de 3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-yle
1, record 2, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20de%203%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- acétate de linalyle 2, record 2, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20linalyle
correct, masculine noun
- bergamiol 2, record 2, French, bergamiol
correct, masculine noun
- essence artificielle de bergamote 3, record 2, French, essence%20artificielle%20de%20bergamote
correct, feminine noun
- acétate du linalol 1, record 2, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20du%20linalol
correct, masculine noun
- acétate du licaréol 1, record 2, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20du%20licar%C3%A9ol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ester acétique du linalol se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, à odeur de bergamote, soluble dans l'alcool, l'éther, les huiles, insoluble dans l'eau, utilisé en parfumerie, en savonnerie et comme additif alimentaire. 4, record 2, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%203%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C12H20O2 ou C10H17C2H3O2 4, record 2, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%203%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dyle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Industria del perfume y cosméticos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- acetato de linalilo
1, record 2, Spanish, acetato%20de%20linalilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- bergamiol 1, record 2, Spanish, bergamiol
correct, masculine noun
- bergamota 1, record 2, Spanish, bergamota
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C12H20O2 o C10H17C2H3O2 2, record 2, Spanish, - acetato%20de%20linalilo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-10-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- acid-isomerized 3, 7-dimethyl-1, 6-octadien-3-ol, distillation residues terpene hydrocarbon by-products, distillation residues
1, record 3, English, acid%2Disomerized%203%2C%207%2Ddimethyl%2D1%2C%206%2Doctadien%2D3%2Dol%2C%20distillation%20residues%20terpene%20hydrocarbon%20by%2Dproducts%2C%20distillation%20residues
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- distillation des résidus des sous-produits de la distillation des résidus d'hydrocarbures terpéniques du 3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-ol isomérisé à l'acide
1, record 3, French, distillation%20des%20r%C3%A9sidus%20des%20sous%2Dproduits%20de%20la%20distillation%20des%20r%C3%A9sidus%20d%27hydrocarbures%20terp%C3%A9niques%20du%203%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol%20isom%C3%A9ris%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27acide
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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