Geranyl-linalool is a long-chain diterpene alcohol built from four isoprene units, and this product is supplied as a mixture of isomers, matching the form in which the compound is commonly encountered in nature. The compound occurs in the essential oils of a number of plants and serves as an important biosynthetic precursor, particularly in the pathways that generate plant defence compounds and other diterpenoid derivatives. In the laboratory it is used as an analytical standard for identifying diterpene components in plant extracts, as a starting material for the synthesis of more complex isoprenoid compounds, and as a test compound in chemical ecology and plant–insect interaction research.
The characteristics that lead researchers to select this compound begin with its physical form: it is a viscous liquid of low volatility, which makes it useful as an aroma-retaining agent or fixative in fragrance research. The tertiary hydroxyl group in its structure provides a reactive site for a range of chemical transformations, while the long isoprenoid chain with its several double bonds opens the way to cyclisation reactions that are widely studied in terpenoid synthesis. Its strongly lipophilic character means it dissolves readily in organic solvents rather than in water, which shapes how it is handled in extraction and formulation work.
In Indonesian laboratories this material fits naturally into natural-product research programmes, where university and institutional groups characterise the essential oils and terpenoid profiles of local plant species. It is equally at home in analytical service laboratories that run chromatographic identification of plant extract components, and in synthetic chemistry groups working on isoprenoid building blocks. Fragrance and flavour development laboratories also draw on it when studying fixative behaviour in complex aroma mixtures.
- Analytical reference standard in gas chromatography and GC-MS, where a defined diterpene alcohol allows reliable identification and peak assignment of diterpene components within complex plant extract chromatograms.
- Starting material for isoprenoid synthesis, since the tertiary hydroxyl group and the long unsaturated chain together offer multiple handles for building more complex terpenoid target molecules.
- Terpenoid cyclisation studies, because the several double bonds distributed along the isoprenoid chain make this compound a classic substrate for investigating acid-mediated and enzymatic ring-forming reactions.
- Chemical ecology and plant–insect interaction research, where the compound serves as a test substance for examining the behavioural and biochemical responses associated with plant defence signalling.
- Fragrance and fixative research, as the viscous, low-volatility nature of the liquid allows investigators to study how heavy diterpene alcohols retain and anchor more volatile aroma components in a formulation.
| Brand | TCI |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 68931-30-6 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Life Science > Biochemicals and Reagents > Terpenes |
| Pack sizes | available in the standard research-scale pack sizes offered for this catalogue item; storage in a cool, dry place away from light is recommended |
| Physical form | viscous liquid, low volatility; supplied as a mixture of isomers |
| Storage | — |
- Catalogue reference: G0221
Store the container in a cool, dry place, protected from direct light and away from heat sources and oxidising agents, since unsaturated isoprenoid chains are susceptible to oxidation on prolonged exposure to air and light. Keep the material in its original tightly closed container, or transfer it to a clean amber glass vessel with a chemically compatible closure, and reseal promptly after each use. Handle in a well-ventilated area or fume hood, wearing safety glasses, gloves and a laboratory coat. Because the compound is strongly lipophilic, use organic-solvent-compatible equipment for transfers, avoid contact with skin and eyes, and follow the manufacturer's safety data sheet for detailed guidance before use.
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