α-Terpinene

ALDRICH/W355801 - ≥89%, FCC, FG

Synonym: 1-Isopropyl-4-methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene; p-Mentha-1,3-diene

CAS Number: 99-86-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₀H₁₆
Molecular Weight: 136.23
MDL Number: MFCD00001534
Linear Formula: C₁₀H₁₆
Product Type: Chemical

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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), Alpha-terpinene
grade	FG
	Fragrance grade
	Halal
	Kosher
InChI	1S/C10H16/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9(3)5-7-10/h4,6,8H,5,7H2,1-3H3
InChI key	YHQGMYUVUMAZJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
organoleptic	lemon; medicinal; citrus; woody
Quality Level	400
refractive index	n20/D 1.478 (lit.)
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:	Antidepressant and anxiolytic potential of Citrus reticulata Blanco essential oil: a network pharmacology and animal model study.: This study evaluates the antidepressant and anxiolytic effects of essential oils containing α-Terpinene, providing evidence of its therapeutic potential in mental health treatments (Nguyen et al., 2024 ).
Biochem/physiol Actions:	Odor at 10%
Biochem/physiol Actions:	Taste at 10 ppm
General description:	α-Terpinene (1-isopropyl-4-methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene, TER) is a monoterpene found in various plant volatile oils. It is commonly employed as flavoring additive in foods and beverages, as fragrance in cosmetics, and as scent in household products. It is one of the major component of the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia.
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	GHS02,GHS07,GHS09
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	n20/D 1.478 (lit.)
FEMA Number	3558
UNSPSC	12164502