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PHL89335

β-Pinene

phyproof® Reference Substance

Synonym(s):

2(10)-Pinene, Nopinene, Pseudopinene, Terebenthene

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16
CAS Number:
127-91-3
Molecular Weight:
136.23
MDL number:
MFCD00064767
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

primary reference standard

product line

phyproof® Reference Substance

Assay

≥95.0% (GC)

manufacturer/tradename

PhytoLab

application(s)

food and beverages

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C10H16/c1-7-4-5-8-6-9(7)10(8,2)3/h8-9H,1,4-6H2,2-3H3

InChI key

WTARULDDTDQWMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This substance is a primary reference substance with assigned absolute purity (considering chromatographic purity, water, residual solvents, inorganic impurities). The exact value can be found on the certificate. Produced by PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG

Application


  • Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of β-Pinene: A study on the essential oil of Eugenia stictopetala Mart. ex DC., which contains β-pinene, highlighted its significant antioxidant and antibacterial properties. This research underscores the potential of β-pinene in developing natural alternatives for gastrointestinal protection and microbial infections treatment (Veras et al., 2024).

  • Histochemical Localization of Essential Oils Containing β-Pinene: Research on Crithmum maritimum L. examined the distribution of essential oils, including β-pinene, within plant tissues. This study aids in understanding the role of β-pinene in plant defense mechanisms and its potential applications in pharmacology and biochemistry (Dzhoglova et al., 2024).

  • Antimicrobial Activity of β-Pinene: An investigation into Citrus limon essential oil, which contains β-pinene, assessed its antimicrobial efficacy against Salmonella enterica in carrot. This research highlights β-pinene′s role in food safety and its potential as a natural preservative (Kačániová et al., 2024).

  • Anticancer Properties of β-Pinene: A study on Seseli tortuosum L. subsp. tortuosum essential oils, rich in β-pinene, explored their efficacy as anticancer agents. This research opens avenues for β-pinene′s use in cancer treatment, emphasizing its bioactive properties in inhibiting tumor growth (Vaglica et al., 2024).

  • Health Benefits of β-Pinene in Traditional Medicine: Analysis of Amomum villosum Lour and Amomum tsao-ko revealed that their fruit essential oils, containing β-pinene, exhibit significant health-promoting properties. This study supports the therapeutic uses of β-pinene in traditional medicine, particularly for enhancing human health (Imran et al., 2024).

Other Notes

This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: angelica cannabis salvia valeriana

Legal Information

phyproof is a registered trademark of PhytoLab GmbH & Co. KG

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226,H304,H315,H317,H410

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

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Lot/Batch Number
70712253

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