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Linalool

A published expert assessment examines cosmetic-use safety.

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Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

3‚7-Dimethyl octa-1‚6-diene-3-ol

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Deodorant
Helps reduce or mask unwanted body odour.
Perfuming
A formulation role for perfume and aromatic raw materials that give a product its scent.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗ · Danish Environmental Protection Agency: Cosmetic fragrance functions ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

A closer look

What the research shows

Safety assessment

An updated safety assessment specifically addresses linalool with the matching CAS number.

What this does not tell us

Only primary bibliographic identity was verified for this update. No unverified conclusion or safe-use threshold is inferred; oxidized materials and stereoisomers require their own interpretation.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 41223921 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Bounded review of 4 local candidate records, selected relevant abstracts, and targeted exact-name primary-source searches. Not a systematic review.

Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.

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Names and identifiers

Registry identity

3‚7-Dimethyl octa-1‚6-diene-3-ol

INCI name on ingredient lists
LINALOOL
CAS registry number
78-70-6
EC number
201-134-4

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