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W290238

Sigma-Aldrich

(1R)-(+)-α-Pinene

97%, FG

Synonym(s):

(+)-α-Pinene, (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
FEMA Number:
2902
Beilstein:
2038653
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
2113
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
1.004
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012

Assay

97%

optical activity

[α]20/D +42°, neat

autoignition temp.

491 °F

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)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

α-pinene and β-pinene

Organoleptic

woody; camphoraceous; pine

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

(1R)-(+)- α-Pinene is a volatile monoterpene mainly found in the essential oil of aromatic plants.

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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Insecticidal properties of essential plant oils against the mosquito Culex pipiens molestus (Diptera: Culicidae).
Traboulsi AF, et al.
Pest Management Science, 58(5), 491-495 (2002)
Antimicrobial agents from plants: antibacterial activity of plant volatile oils.
Dorman HJD & Deans SG
Journal of Applied Microbiology, 88(2), 308-316 (2000)

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