Linalool
Monoterpenoid (Acyclic)
C10H18O
Abundance: Primary
Linalool is an acyclic monoterpenoid alcohol responsible for the delicate, fresh, floral, and subtly spicy fragrance of lavender, lilac, and birch trees. Widely regarded as the 'spa terpene' of the cannabis matrix, linalool provides profound calming, anti-anxiety, and anticonvulsant properties.
Pharmacology & Effects
- Profound calming
- Anti-anxiety
- Anticonvulsant
- Enhances inhibitory GABA pathways
- Suppresses excitatory glutamate signaling
Aroma Profile
Floral
Lavender
Spice
Lilac
Birch paper
Chemistry Specs
- Molar Mass
- 154.25 g/mol
- CAS Number
- 78-70-6
Vaporization Data
Boiling Point
198 °C
388.4 °F