(−)−α-Terpineol
ALDRICH/W304522 - natural, ≥96%, FCC, FG
Synonym: (S)
CAS Number: 10482-56-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H18O
Molecular Weight: 154.25
EC Number: 202-680-6
MDL Number: MFCD00075926
Linear Formula: C10H18O
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥96% |
bp | 217-218 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.93 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | α-terpineol |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
natural | |
InChI | 1S/C10H18O/c1-8-4-6-9(7-5 |
InChI key | WUOACPNHFRMFPN-SECBINFHSA |
mp | 31-35 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | lilac; citrus; woody; floral; pine |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FCC | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
FDA 21 CFR 178.1010 | |
SMILES string | CC1=CC[C@@H](C(O)(C)C)CC1 |
Application: | α-Terpineol may be used in the synthesis of α-terpinyl esters of acetic acid and acetic anhydride via lipase-mediated esterification. |
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. |
General description: | α-Terpineol is a monoterpene compound mainly found in the essential oil (EO) of plants such as pine, rosemary and tea tree. These plant EOs show promising potential as natural insecticides/pesticides due to their act antimicrobial, insecticidal and antifeedant activities. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 5, 10 kg in poly drum |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H315 - H319 |
Precautionary statements | P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-36 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | 194.0 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 90 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥96% |
bp | 217-218 °C (lit.) |
mp | 31-35 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.93 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 3045 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |