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80599

(−)-α-Pinene

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

(1S,5S)-2,6,6-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene, (1S,5S)-2-Pinene

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16
CAS Number:
7785-26-4
Molecular Weight:
136.23
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329768981
eCl@ss:
39011007
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
EC Number:
232-077-3
MDL number:
MFCD00064145
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1903790

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Product Name

(−)-α-Pinene, analytical standard

InChI key

GRWFGVWFFZKLTI-IUCAKERBSA-N

InChI

1S/C10H16/c1-7-4-5-8-6-9(7)10(8,2)3/h4,8-9H,5-6H2,1-3H3/t8-,9-/m0/s1

SMILES string

CC1=CC[C@H]2C[C@@H]1C2(C)C

Quality Level

100

grade

analytical standard

assay

≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

optical activity

[α]20/D −50±2°, neat

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.466

bp

156-158 °C (lit.)

density

0.858 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

(−)-α-Pinene is a volatile mono-terpenoid compound, that is found in the resins of pine trees and other conifers. It contains an endocyclic double bond in its structure.

Other Notes

This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: angelica cannabis cinnamomum echinacea echinacea eucalyptus salvia thymus valeriana

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

88.3 °F

flash_point_c

31.3 °C

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
BCCN8295
BCCM9618
BCCM0485
BCCM0360
BCCK8733

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