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W304522

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(−)−α-Terpineol

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natural, ≥96%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

(S)-2-(4-Methyl-3-cyclohexenyl)-2-propanol, (S)-p-Menth-1-en-8-ol

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H18O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
154.25
FEMA Number:
3045
Beilstein:
2325137
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
62c
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
2.014
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 172.515
FDA 21 CFR 178.1010

Assay

≥96%

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Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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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.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

α-terpineol

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Organoleptic

lilac; citrus; woody; floral; pine

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. It is also found in Origanum essential oil and Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil.
α-Terpineol is a monoterpene compound mainly found in the essential oil (EO) of plants such as pine, rosemary and tea tree.
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Application

Estersof α-terpineol possess a fruity, characteristic lavender and bergamot-likefragrance and are widely used for their flavor value in bakery, frozen dairy,chewing gum, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and meat products.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

204.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

96 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

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Plant essential oils for pest and disease management.
Isman MB.
Crop Protection, 19(8), 603-608 (2000)
Comparative toxicity of Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oil and blends of its major constituents against Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) on two different host plants.
Miresmailli S, et al.
Pest Management Science, 62(4), 366-371 (2006)
Antimicrobial testings and gas chromatographic analysis of pure oxygenated monoterpenes 1, 8-cineole, ?-terpineol, terpinen-4-ol and camphor as well as target compounds in essential oils of pine (Pinus pinaster), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia).
Jirovetz L, et al.
Scientia Pharmaceutica, 73(1), 27-38 (2005)
Antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of Origanum essential oils.
Sivropoulou A, et al.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 44(5), 1202-1205 (1996)
Acute, sublethal, antifeedant, and synergistic effects of monoterpenoid essential oil compounds on the tobacco cutworm, Spodoptera litura (Lep., Noctuidae).
Hummelbrunner LA & Isman MB.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 49(2), 715-720 (2001)

Articles

-Cymene; Linalool; Menthol; α-Terpineol; Menthyl acetate

Protocols

-(+)-Limonene, purum, ≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC); Geranyl tiglate; α-Terpineol, natural, ≥96%, FCC, FG; Geranyl formate; α-Pinene

-Pinocarveol; Menthol; (+)-Terpinen-4-ol; α-Terpineol; (±)-α-Terpinyl acetate, predominantly α-isomer; Germacrene D

-Cymene; (−)-Menthone; α-Terpineol, natural, ≥96%, FCC, FG; Terpinolene; β-Bourbonene; 1-Octen-3-ol; β-Caryophyllene; Linalool; α-Terpinene; (−)-Menthol

-α-Bergamotene; β-Bisabolene; α-Terpineol; Neryl acetate; Geranyl acetate; Neral; Geranial

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