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(+)-α-Pinene

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

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

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
136.23
Beilstein:
2038653
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.5% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

optical activity

[α]20/D +51±2°, neat

optical purity

enantiomeric ratio: ≥98:2 (GC)

autoignition temp.

491 °F

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.465 (lit.)

bp

155-156 °C (lit.)

mp

−62 °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-/m1/s1

InChI key

GRWFGVWFFZKLTI-RKDXNWHRSA-N

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General description

(+)-α-Pinene is a monoterpenoid compound, which comprises of an endocyclic double bond and is found in the resins of pine trees and other conifers.

Application

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

91.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

33 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Justin J Miller et al.
ACS infectious diseases, 6(10), 2567-2572 (2020-09-24)
Infection with malarial parasites renders hosts more mosquito-attractive than their uninfected, healthy counterparts. One volatile organic compound, α-pinene, is associated with Plasmodium spp. infection in multiple studies and is a known mosquito attractant. However, how malarial infection results in elevated
Seinfeld.HJ and Pandis.NS et al.
Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics: From Air Pollution to Climate Change, (3) (2016)

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