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80599

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(−)-α-Pinene

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

(1S,5S)-2,6,6-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene, (1S,5S)-2-Pinene

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
136.23
Beilstein:
1903790
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
eCl@ss:
39011007
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

optical activity

[α]20/D −50±2°, neat

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.466

bp

156-158 °C (lit.)

density

0.858 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC1=CC[C@H]2C[C@@H]1C2(C)C

InChI

1S/C10H16/c1-7-4-5-8-6-9(7)10(8,2)3/h4,8-9H,5-6H2,1-3H3/t8-,9-/m0/s1

InChI key

GRWFGVWFFZKLTI-IUCAKERBSA-N

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General description

(−)-α-Pinene is a volatile mono-terpenoid compound, that is found in the resins of pine trees and other conifers. It contains an endocyclic double bond in its structure.

Application

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Other Notes

This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: angelica cannabis cinnamomum echinacea echinacea eucalyptus salvia thymus valeriana

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

88.3 °F

Flash Point(C)

31.3 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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