α-Terpinene

Supplier CD Formulation
Product # CDC10-0182
CAS # 202-795-1
Pricing 1, 5 mL in glass bottle, Inquire for price
product1 Cosmetic Ingredients
Molecular Formula C10H16
Synonyms alpha-Terpinene, 1-Isopropyl-4-methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene, p-Mentha-1,3-diene
CAS Number 99-86-5
Category Flavoring Chemical Agents
Purity ≥95.0% (GC)
Color Clear colorless to light yellow
Physical State Liquid
Solubility 95% ethanol: soluble1ml/2ml, clear, colorless
Storage 2-8°C
Application α-Terpinene can be used as an organic reductant in the guaiacol deoxygenation to yield phenols using V2O5/Al2O3 catalyst.
Boiling Point 173-175 °C (lit.)
Melting Point -59.03°C (estimate)
Density 0.837 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Product Description α-Terpinene, a cyclic monoterpene commonly used as a fragrance compound, is found in various essential oils. It is responsible for the antioxidant activity of tea tree oil.
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 136.23
Flash Point 115 °F
MDL number MFCD00001534
NACRES NA.22
Refractive Index n20/D 1.478 (lit.)
InChI Key YHQGMYUVUMAZJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(C)C1=CC=C(C)CC1
InChI 1S/C10H16/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9(3)5-7-10/h4,6,8H,5,7H2,1-3H3
Hazard Codes Xn,N,Xi
Safety Statements 26-36/37-61-62-36
WGK Germany 2.0
RTECS OS8060000
HS Code 29021990.0
Water Solubility Soluble in ether, alcohol, and ethanol (100 mg/ml). Insoluble in water.
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