Linalool is widely used as a spice. my country’s export sales will exceed 300 million yuan in 2022

Linalool, also known as linalool, coriander alcohol, galolol, linalool, etc., is a monoterpene alcohol that appears as a colorless oily liquid under normal conditions. Linalool is an active ingredient in a variety of aromatic plants, and is widely found in many plants such as Gloria, roses, ylang-ylang, magnolia, orchids, lavender, etc. Linalool has a complex aroma, with a relatively clear woody aroma, and the rest of the aroma changes depending on the extraction raw materials. Linalool has two isomers, α- and β-linalool. The two isomers have slightly different aromas. Among them, α-linalool has a sweeter aroma and β-linalool has a lighter aroma.

According to different production methods, linalool products can be divided into natural linalool and synthetic linalool. Natural linalool production uses natural plant essential oils such as galana oil, rosewood oil, coriander seed oil, and linalool oil as raw materials, and is fractionated twice to obtain linalool with higher purity. Among them, linalool oil has become the most commonly used raw material for extracting natural linalool because it has the highest linalool content.

Compared with natural linalool, synthetic linalool has a relatively pure aroma and loses its clarity. It is often used as a lower substitute for natural linalool. However, synthetic linalool has the advantages of stable output, controllable quality, low price, and convenient production, and its market penetration rate exceeds that of natural linalool. According to the different raw materials used, the production process of synthetic linalool is divided into acetylene-acetone method, α-pinene method, and β-pinene method.

According to the “2023-2028 China Linalool Industry Market In-depth Research and Development Prospects Forecast Report released by the Industrial Research Center, High-purity linalool is one of the important products in the field of fragrances and flavors. It is the main component of a variety of fragrances such as amber, oriental, and aldehyde. It sets the main tone of fragrance products and is also used in the manufacturing of fragrance products such as linalyl acetate. raw material. Linalool has the effects of anthelmintic, antibacterial, sedative, inhibiting bacterial activity, and relieving mental stress. It is one of the raw materials for the production of the important pharmaceutical intermediate isophytol and is widely used in the pharmaceutical field. Linalool can also be used as a food flavoring to help add the aroma of lemon, grape, pineapple, cardamom, chocolate and other foods. Linalool has many application fields and strong market demand.

With the development of the times and the improvement of residents’ consumption level, “healthy consumption” and “pleasant self” have gradually become the mainstream consumption concepts in the market. Affected by the “please yourself” trend, the downstream flavor and fragrance industry of linalool is booming. Linalool’s fresh and soft aroma and natural characteristics derived from plants make it popular among consumers, and the market demand for linalool is strong.

​Industry analysts said that my country’s linalool industry started early, has relatively mature technological development and sufficient production capacity. At present, my country’s linalool production capacity can not only meet domestic demand, but also be exported to overseas markets in large quantities. Chinese customs data shows that my country will export 5,356 tons of linalool in 2022, with sales exceeding 300 million yuan.