α-Terpinene
ALDRICH/W355801 - ≥89%, FCC, FG
Synonym: 1-
CAS Number: 99-86-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H16
Molecular Weight: 136.23
MDL Number: MFCD00001534
Linear Formula: C10H16
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥89% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 173-175 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.837 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | terpineol (mixture of isomers) |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C10H16/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9 |
InChI key | YHQGMYUVUMAZJR-UHFFFAOYSA |
organoleptic | lemon; medicinal; citrus; woody |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FCC | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | CC(C)C1=CC=C(C)CC1 |
solubility | 95% ethanol: soluble 1ml/2ml, clear, colorless |
Application: | α-Terpinene (1-Isopropyl-4-methyl-1,3 |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Odor at 10% |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Taste at 10 ppm |
General description: | α-Terpinene (1-isopropyl-4-methyl-1,3 |
Other Notes: | Natural occurrence: Celery, corriander, fennel, grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange and mandarin oils, nutmeg, oregano, black pepper and Scotch spearmint. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 4 kg in steel drum |
Packaging: | 8 kg in composite drum |
Symbol | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H226 - H302 - H315 - H319 - H335 - H411 |
Precautionary statements | P210 - P273 - P301 + P312 + P330 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xn,N |
Risk Statements | 10-22-36/37/38-51/53 |
Safety Statements | 26-61 |
RIDADR | UN 2319 3 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | 122.0 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 50 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥89% |
bp | 173-175 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.837 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 3558 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |