ABSTRACT
Researchers have been mainly emphasized on nutritional and functional bioactive moieties, which have enormous health-endorsing perspectives. Linalool is a bioactive component and utilized as a functional and nutraceutical tool in different foodstuffs. Linalool (3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol)-flavoring compound is volatile in nature and majorly present in flowers and other plant tissues including fruits and leaves. This compound and its esters are frequently employed in perfume industry, for example, petitgrain (bitter orange), and lavender-like odor is given by (S)- and (R)-linalool, respectively. Owing to their phytochemical 208profile, it prevents from lipid oxidation and enhances the shelf-life of food. Chemically, linalool is monoterpene alcohol that exists in numerous medicinal plants and offers various biological activities like anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral, and antitumor effects. Besides, linalool possesses several sedating properties on central nervous systems (CNSs) and literature elucidated the potential perspectives of this compound. Furthermore, health-promoting potentials of linalool against various physiological threats like Alzheimer’s disease, coronary atherosclerosis, aging processes, and carcinogenesis are also the limelight of the article.
