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W304522

(−)−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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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H18O
CAS Number:
10482-56-1
Molecular Weight:
154.25
FEMA Number:
3045
Council of Europe no.:
62c
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901445
Flavis number:
2.014
EC Number:
202-680-6
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00075926
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2325137
Organoleptic:
lilac; citrus; woody; floral; pine
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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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

SMILES string

CC1=CC[C@@H](C(O)(C)C)CC1

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural

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%

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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

greener alternative category

Aligned,

organoleptic

lilac; citrus; woody; floral; pine

Quality Level

300, 400

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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.

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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pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

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Danger

hcodes

H315,H318

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

204.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

96 °C - closed cup

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
SHBS4522
SHBR8947
SHBR4253
STBJ6099
SHBQ1770

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