TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
D-LINALOL [1 record]
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
- (3S)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol
1, record 1, English, %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- coriandrol 2, record 1, English, coriandrol
correct
- (+)-linalool 1, record 1, English, %28%2B%29%2Dlinalool
correct, see observation
- d-linalool 1, record 1, English, d%2Dlinalool
correct, see observation
- (S)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol 1, record 1, English, %28S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
former designation, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - %283S%29%2D3%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 the records for "linalool" and "licareol." 1, record 1, English, - %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
(S)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol: former IUPAC name. 1, record 1, English, - %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C10H18O 3, record 1, English, - %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
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
- (3S)-3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-ol
1, record 1, French, %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- coriandrol 2, record 1, French, coriandrol
correct, masculine noun
- (+)-linalol 1, record 1, French, %28%2B%29%2Dlinalol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- d-linalol 1, record 1, French, d%2Dlinalol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- linalol-d 2, record 1, French, linalol%2Dd
former designation, see observation, masculine noun
- (S)-3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-ol 1, record 1, French, %28S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
former designation, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
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» et «licaréol». 1, record 1, French, - %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C10H18O 3, record 1, French, - %283S%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: