Editing Linalool (section)

==Odor and flavor==
Linalool has complex odor and flavor properties. Its odor is similar to floral, spicy wood, somewhat resembling [[French lavender]] plants, [[bergamot oil]] or [[lily of the valley]].<ref name=pubchem/> It has a light, citrus-like flavor, sweet with a spicy tropical accent.<ref name=pubchem/>  Linalool is used as a scent in  [[perfume]]d hygiene products and cleaning agents, including [[soap]]s, [[detergent]]s, [[shampoo]]s, and lotions.<ref name=pubchem/><ref name="Ullmann"/> It exhibits antimicrobial and antifungal properties.<ref name=pubchem/><ref>{{cite journal |doi=10.1016/j.foodchem.2007.12.010|title=Chemical composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of basil (Ocimum basilicum) essential oils depends on seasonal variations|year=2008|last1=Hussain|first1=Abdullah Ijaz|last2=Anwar|first2=Farooq|last3=Hussain Sherazi|first3=Syed Tufail|last4=Przybylski|first4=Roman|journal=Food Chemistry|volume=108|issue=3|pages=986–995|pmid=26065762}}</ref>