Product Details
Category
Flavoring Chemical Agents
Synonyms
alpha-Terpinene, 1-Isopropyl-4-methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene, p-Mentha-1,3-diene
Solubility
95% ethanol: soluble1ml/2ml, clear, colorless
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
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
Safety Statements
26-36/37-61-62-36
Water Solubility
Soluble in ether, alcohol, and ethanol (100 mg/ml). Insoluble in water.
Color
Clear colorless to light yellow