Terpineol

CAS: 8000-41-7, 98-55-5
FEMA No: 3045

ATTRIBUTES

Sources

Cajuput Oil, Pine Oil, Petitgrain Oil

Aroma

Citrus, Floral, Lilac, Piney, Woody

Flavor Profile

Anise, Fresh, Mint, Oil

Benefit

Antifungal, Antimicrobial

SCIENCE

Monoterpene

• Formula: C10H18O
• Molecular Mass: 154.25 g/mol
• Relative Density: 0.934 g/mL at 20 C
• Water Solubility: 2.54 g/l at 20 C
• Auto-ignition Temp: 264 C
• Melting Point: -35.89 C
• Boiling Point: 213 C
• Flash Point: 88 C

Synonyms

Terpineol is also know by these other names

• α-Terpineol
• 98-55-5 [RN]
• 202-680-6 [EINECS]
• L6UTJ A1 DXQ1&1 [WLN]
• 2-(4-Methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-propanol [ACD/IUPAC Name]
• 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, α,α,4-trimethyl- [ACD/Index Name]

SAFETY

Storage: Room temperature with proper ventilation, spark proof environment.

WARNING

Causes skin and serious eye irritation. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection / face protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If skin irritation occurs:Get medical advice / attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice / attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

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