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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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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H18O
CAS Number:
10482-56-1
Molecular Weight:
154.25
FEMA Number:
3045
Beilstein:
2325137
EC Number:
202-680-6
Council of Europe no.:
62c
MDL number:
MFCD00075926
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901445
Flavis number:
2.014
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

400

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%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
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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Aligned,

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

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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.

Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H315,H318

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

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MKCG2775

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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 and cytotoxic activities of Origanum essential oils.
Sivropoulou A, et al.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 44(5), 1202-1205 (1996)
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)
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)
Plant essential oils for pest and disease management.
Isman MB.
Crop Protection, 19(8), 603-608 (2000)
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