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W355909

Sigma-Aldrich

γ-Terpinene

≥95%, FG

Synonym(s):

1-Isopropyl-4-methyl-1,4-cyclohexadiene, p-Mentha-1,4-diene

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16
CAS Number:
99-85-4
Molecular Weight:
136.23
FEMA Number:
3559
Beilstein:
2038347
EC Number:
202-794-6
Council of Europe no.:
11025
MDL number:
MFCD00001537
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901782
Flavis number:
1.020
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

vapor density

4.7 (vs air)

vapor pressure

~0.7 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥95%

refractive index

n20/D 1.474 (lit.)

bp

182 °C (lit.)

density

0.85 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

herbaceous; citrus

SMILES string

CC(C)C1=CCC(C)=CC1

InChI

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

InChI key

YKFLAYDHMOASIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226,H361,H411

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

124.9 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

51.6 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 60(32), 7973-7980 (2012-07-19)
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