The molecule is a racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-linalyl acetate. It forms a principal component of the essential oils from bergamot and lavender. It has a role as a flavouring agent, an antimicrobial agent and a food component. It contains a (R)-linalyl acetate and a (S)-linalyl acetate.
[(3R)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl] acetate