Description
(−)−α-Terpineol
natural, ≥96%, FCC, FG
Synonym: (S)-p-Menth-1-en-8-ol, (S)-2-(4-Methyl-3-cyclohexenyl)-2-propanol
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CAS Number 10482-56-1
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C10H18O
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Molecular Weight 154.25
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FEMA Number 3045
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Beilstein/REAXYS Number 2325137
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EC Number 202-680-6
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Council of Europe no. 62c
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MDL number MFCD00075926
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PubChem Substance ID 24901445
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Flavis number 2.014
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NACRES NA.21
Properties
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Quality Level | 400 |
grade | FG |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
follows IFRA guidelines | |
natural | |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
FCC | |
FDA 21 CFR (172.515) | |
FDA 21 CFR (178.1010) | |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
assay | ≥96% |
refractive index | n20/D 1482 (lit.) |
bp | 217-218 °C (lit.) |
mp | 31-35 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.93 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
Organoleptic | lilac; citrus; floral; woody; pine |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | α-terpineol |
SMILES string | CC1=CC[C@@H](C(O)(C)C)CC1 |
InChI | 1S/C10H18O/c1-8-4-6-9(7-5-8)10(2,3)11/h4,9,11H,5-7H2,1-3H3/t9-/m1/s1 |
InChI key | WUOACPNHFRMFPN-SECBINFHSA-N |
General description
α-Terpineol is a monoterpene alcohol. It is one of the components responsible for the antifungal activity of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) essential oil.[1] It is also found in Origanum essential oil[4] and Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil.[2]
α-Terpineol is a monoterpene compound mainly found in the essential oil (EO) of plants such as pine[5], rosemary[6] and tea tree.[7] These plant EOs show promising potential as natural insecticides/pesticides due to their act antimicrobial, insecticidal and antifeedant activities.[8]
Application
α-Terpineol may be used in the synthesis of α-terpinyl esters of acetic acid and acetic anhydride via lipase-mediated esterification.[3]
Packaging
1 kg in glass bottle
5, 10 kg in poly drum
Safety Information