Definition
Flavouring agent. Widespread natural occurrence as the optically active and racemic forms in over 200 essential oils. Also present in numerous fruits. Linalool is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol chemical found in many flowers and spice plants with many commercial applications, the majority of which are based on its pleasant scent (floral, with a touch of spiciness). Over 200 species of plants produce linalool, mainly from the families Lamiaceae (mints, scented herbs), Lauraceae (laurels, cinnamon, rosewood), and Rutaceae (citrus fruits), but also birch trees and other plants, from tropical to boreal climate zones. It has also been found in some fungi. Linalool has two stereoisomers: licareol is ==(R)==-(–)-linalool and coriandrol is (S)-(+)-linalool. (Wikipedia)
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Linalool Health Effects
- Acaricide
- Allergenic
- Analgesic
- Anesthetic
- Anti acetylcholinesterase
- Anti allergic
- Anti anaphylactic
- Anti cariogenic
- Anti colic
- Anti convulsant
- Anti edemic
- Anti glutamaergic
- Anti histaminic
- Anti inflammatory
- Anti leukemic
- Anti lymphomic
- Anti mange
- Anti mite
- Anti septic
- Anti spasmodic
- Anti viral
- Barbituate-synergist
- Cancer preventive
- Candidistat
- Central nervous system depressant
- Culicide
- Cytotoxic
- Expectorant
- Flavor
- Fungicide
- GABA nergic
- Hypothermic
- Insecticide
- Insectifuge
- Irritant
- Larvicide
- Mosquitofuge
- Motor depressant
- Nematicide
- Perfumery
- Pesticide
- Prooxidant
- Sedative
- Termitifuge
- Trichomonicide
- Tumor promoter
- Anti bacterial
- Anti mutagenic
- Anti shock
- Broncho elaxant
- Carminative
- Hypnotic
Linalool Interacts with Diseases
Disease | Inference Score | References/Inference Genes |
Hepatocellular carcinoma | 40.09 |
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HIV Infections | 24.75 |
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Prostatic Neoplasms | 24.41 |
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Stomach Neoplasms | 23.8 |
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Breast carcinoma | 22.48 |
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Cell Transformation, Neoplastic | 20.96 |
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Colonic neoplasm | 19.88 |
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 1 | 19.4 |
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Lung Neoplasms | 19.35 |
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Liver Cirrhosis, Experimental | 18.77 |
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Dermatitis, Contact | 17.3 |
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Chloracne | 16.56 |
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Mesothelioma, Malignant | 15.43 |
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Carcinoma | 14.05 |
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Osteosarcoma | 13.48 |
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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung | 13.18 |
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Squamous cell carcinoma | 12.57 |
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Reperfusion Injury | 12.44 |
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Ovarian Neoplasms | 12.36 |
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Heat Stroke | 11.82 |
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