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Alpha Terpineol
- Origin
- India, China, Indonesia, Brazil
- CAS Number
- 98-55-5
- HS Code
- 2905.22.00
Basic Info
- IUPAC Name
- 2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)propan-2-ol
- Molecular Formula
- C10H18O
- Molecular Weight (g/mol)
- 154.2500
- InChIKey
- WUOACPNHFRMFPN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C10H18O/c1-8-4-6-9(7-5-8)10(2,3)11/h4,9,11H,5-7H2,1-3H3
- Synonyms & Trade Names
- alpha-TERPINEOL; 98-55-5; 2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)propan-2-ol; p-Menth-1-en-8-ol; 1-p-Menthen-8-ol; Terpineol 350; alpha-Terpinenol; Terpenol; 1-Menthene-8-ol; Terpineol schlechthin; CARVOMENTHENOL; alpha,alpha,4-Trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol; 1-Methyl-4-isopropyl-1-cyclohexen-8-ol; 2-(4-Methyl-3-cyclohexenyl)-2-propanol; FEMA No. 3045; DTXSID5026625; 1-Methyl-4-isopropyl-1-cyclohexene-8-ol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,alpha,4-trimethyl-; PC 593; 21334LVV8W
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Appearance / Color
- Pure alpha-isomer is white, crystalline powder
- Odor
- Floral, lilac
- Melting Point (°C)
- -40.0000
- Boiling Point (°C)
- 218-221 °C
- Density (g/cm³)
- 0.9350
- Solubility in Water
- Very soluble in benzene, acetone
- Signal Word
- Warning
- GHS Hazard Class
- Skin corrosion/irritation, Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Flammable liquids, Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation
- H-Statements
- H227, H315, H319, H335
- P-Statements
- P210
- Storage Conditions
- Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
- Industry Usage Tags
- Solvent
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Technical Document
Alpha Terpineol is typically derived from the oxidation of alpha-pinene, a compound found in turpentine oil or obtained from the essential oils of various plants. The oxidation can be achieved using various methods such as air oxidation or using specific oxidizing agents. After oxidation, purification processes like distillation may be employed to isolate and purify Alpha Terpineol.
