Product Name: |
alpha-Terpineol |
Synonyms: |
1-Methyl-4-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-1-cyclohexene;4-(1-Hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-1-methyl-1-cyclohexene;α,α,4-Trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol;TERPINEOL, a-(P);alpha-Terpineol, 97+% 25GR;2-(4-Methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)propan-2-ol;alfa-terpineol;alpha-Terpineol 90%, technical grade |
CAS: |
98-55-5 |
MF: |
C10H18O |
MW: |
154.25 |
EINECS: |
202-680-6 |
Product Categories: |
Tri-Terpenoids;Biochemistry;Monocyclic Monoterpenes;Terpenes |
Mol File: |
98-55-5.mol |
|
Melting point |
31-34 °C |
Boiling point |
213-218 °C(lit.) |
density |
0.934 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
FEMA |
3045 | ALPHA-TERPINEOL |
refractive index |
1.482-1.485 |
Fp |
90 °C |
storage temp. |
2-8°C |
solubility |
0.71g/l |
form |
Liquid After Melting |
pka |
15.09±0.29(Predicted) |
Specific Gravity |
0.9386 |
color |
Clear colorless |
Water Solubility |
negligible |
JECFA Number |
366 |
Merck |
14,9171 |
BRN |
2325137 |
InChIKey |
WUOACPNHFRMFPN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
CAS DataBase Reference |
98-55-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference |
3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, «alpha»,«alpha»4-trimethyl-(98-55-5) |
EPA Substance Registry System |
.alpha.-Terpineol (98-55-5) |
Hazard Codes |
Xi |
Risk Statements |
10-38-36/37/38 |
Safety Statements |
16-37-26-37/39 |
RIDADR |
UN1230 - class 3 - PG 2 - Methanol, solution |
WGK Germany |
1 |
RTECS |
WZ6700000 |
TSCA |
Yes |
HS Code |
29061400 |
Hazardous Substances Data |
98-55-5(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Chemical Properties |
Clear colorless liquid after melting |
Chemical Properties |
α-Terpineol has a characteristic lilac odor with a sweet taste reminiscent of peach on dilution. |
Occurrence |
Reported found in more than 150 derivatives from leaves, herbs and flowers; the d-, l- and dl-isomers are known: the d-form is found in the essential oils from Cupressaceae in general; also in the oils of Elettaria cardamomum, star anise, marjoram, clary sage, neroli and others. The l-form is found in Satureia montana, lavandin, cajeput, lime, lemon, cinnamon leaves and the distillates from Pinaceae (with exception of Pinus silvestris, which contains d-terpineol together with racemic form); likewise, Nectandra elaiophora (wood) and petitgrain bigarade. The racemic form is found in cajenne linalool, Thymus caespititius, cajeput, Eucalyptus globulus; mixed with the l-form it is found in petitgrain; a nondefined form of terpineol has been reported in the bitter orange. Reported found in over 260 natural sources including apple, apple juice, apricot, sweet and sour cherry, citrus peel oils and juices, orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, tangerine, mandarin peels oils and juices, bergamot, cranberry, blueberry, black currant, raspberry, strawberry, guava, grapes, raisin, melon, papaya, peach, pear, pineapple, carrot, celery, peas, potato, bell pepper, tomato, anise, cinnamon, clove, cumin seed, ginger, Mentha oils, pepper, mace, parsley, nutmeg, thyme, Gruyere cheese, parmesan cheese, butter, cooked chicken and beef, hop oil, beer, cognac, rum, wines, tea, nuts, honey, avocado, passion fruit, prune, plums, beans, mushroom, sweet and wild marjoram, starfruit, mango, tamarind, parsnip root, cardamom, coriander seed, rice, quince, litchi, calamus, dill, licorice, lovage root, juniper berry, corn oil, laurel, sweet and bitter fennel, wort, elderberry, loquat, myrtle berry, rosemary, buchu oil, Bourbon vanilla, mountain papaya, turmeric, clary sage, lemon balm, nectarines, naranjilla fruit, cape gooseberry and sea buckthorn. |
Uses |
Shows antioxidant effects. Antiseptic. is present in many extracted oils of various plant species, acts as an antihypernociception and anti-inflammatory. |