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Linalool Hydroperoxides.

Anton de Groot¹

¹From Schipslootweg 5 8351 HV, Wapserveen, the Netherlands.

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|July 18, 2019

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Contact allergy to linalool, a common fragrance, is more frequent than previously thought. Oxidation products of linalool, particularly hydroperoxides, are potent allergens causing contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Allergology
Toxicology

Background:

Linalool is a prevalent fragrance in consumer products.
Previously, contact allergy to linalool was considered uncommon due to infrequent positive patch tests.
Recent research indicates linalool's oxidation products are key allergens.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the role of linalool oxidation products in contact allergy.
To assess the frequency of positive reactions to linalool hydroperoxides in patients with suspected contact dermatitis.

Main Methods:

Patch testing patients with suspected contact dermatitis.
Utilizing hydroperoxides of linalool in routine testing.
Analyzing patient responses to identify allergic reactions.

Main Results:

High frequencies of positive reactions were observed when testing with linalool hydroperoxides.
These findings suggest linalool oxidation products are significant fragrance allergens.
A portion of positive reactions may represent irritant responses rather than true allergies.

Conclusions:

Oxidation products of linalool, especially hydroperoxides, are potent sensitizers.
Linalool hydroperoxides are important causes of fragrance contact dermatitis.
Distinguishing between allergic and irritant responses is crucial in clinical diagnosis.