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Cananga odorata
Family
Annonaceae
Part Used
Flowers
Origin
India
Mode of Extraction
Steam Distiled
Main Constituents
Description
Appearence
Organoleptic properties
Specific Gravity at 20 C
0.930-0.950
Solubility
2. The major active constituents of ylang ylang essential oil are benzyl acetate (mild jasmine,
fruity fragrance), linalool (antifungal, antiseptic, sedative, used in synthesis of vitamin A) pcresyl methyl ether (odor) and methyl benzoate (fragrance). Other constituents that contribute to
the fragrance of ylang ylang are p-cresol, eugenol, isoeugenol, geranyl acetate and benzyl
salicylate. The oil also contains farnesyl acetate (normalizes sebaceous glands) and other
sesquiterpenes and their oxygenated derivatives.
Linalool has been the subject of numerous studies investigating its anxiolytic (anti-stress)
effects. Inhalation of Linalool, extracted from natural essential oils, leads to decreased aggressive
behavior, lessens stress response, and improves sleep.
3.
Linalool /lnl.l/ is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol chemical found in many flowers
and spice plants with many commercial applications, the majority of which based on its pleasant
scent (floral, with a touch of spiciness). It has other names such as -linalool, linalyl alcohol,
linaloyl oxide, p-linalool, allo-ocimenol, and 2,6-dimethyl-2,7-octadien-6-ol.
IUPAC name
3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol
Enantiomers
Linalool has a stereogenic center at C3 and therefore there are two stereoisomers: (R)-()-linalool
is also known as licareol and (S)-(+)-linalool is also known as coriandrol.
Both enantiomeric forms are found in nature: (S)-linalool is found, for example, as a major
constituent of the essential oils of coriander (Coriandrum sativum L. family Apiaceae) seed,
palmarosa [Cymbopogon martinii var martinii (Roxb.) Wats., family Poaceae], and sweet orange
(Citrus sinensis Osbeck, family Rutaceae) flowers. (R)-linalool is present in lavender
(Lavandula officinalis Chaix, family Lamiaceae), bay laurel (Laurus nobilis, family Lauraceae),
and sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum, family Lamiaceae), among others.
Each enantiomer evokes different neural responses in humans, and therefore are classified as
possessing distinct scents. (S)-(+)-Linalool is perceived as sweet, floral, petitgrain-like (odor
threshold 7.4 ppb) and the (R)-form as more woody and lavender-like (odor threshold 0.8 ppb).