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Linalyl acetate

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Major essential oil component (50–75%); provides antispasmodic, anxiolytic, and anti-inflammatory activity; primary quality marker for commercial clary sage oil
Anti-inflammatory through COX-2 inhibition; antispasmodic on smooth muscle via calcium channel modulation

Research Notes

Clary SageWestern

Antispasmodic and anxiolytic activity documented in aromatherapy trials. Anti-inflammatory mechanism demonstrated in cell models. Standard quality marker for clary sage essential oil.

LavenderWestern

The primary ester in lavender oil contributes to anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects. Studies show it reduces inflammatory cytokine expression and relaxes intestinal smooth muscle.

Found In 2 Herbs

3D Molecular Structure

Monoterpene Ester
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Linalyl acetate

Monoterpene EsterAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties

Representative pattern: C₁₀H₁₆O

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Hydrogen

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