Title: Oil of Linaloe
Literature References: Volatile oil distilled from a Mexican wood (Bursera delpechiana Poiss. and probably other species of Bursera, Burseraceae). Constit. Linalool, geraniol, methylheptenone.
Properties: Colorless to yellowish liquid; pleasant odor. d1515 0.875-0.890. aD -5 to -12°. nD20 1.4638. Slightly sol in water; sol in 2 vols 70% alcohol; sol in ether, chloroform. Keep well closed, cool and protected from light.
Optical Rotation: aD -5 to -12°
Index of refraction: nD20 1.4638
Density: d1515 0.875-0.890
Use: In perfumery. |