Compound Monograph
Linalool oxide
A furanoid/pyranoid monoterpene oxide formed from linalool, contributing soft floral notes to many essential oils such as rosewood, and present in tea aroma.
Classification
Linalool oxide is one of the monoterpenes, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.
Where Does It Come From? (2)
Linalool oxide is one of the monoterpenes, found in Rosewood and Tea.