Terpineol

Terpineol

Synonym: terpilenol, α-Terpineol, Alpha Terpineol 

  • Molecular Formula: C10H18O
  • CAS No.: 8000-41-7; 10482-56-1
  • Package：galvanized iron drum
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Terpineol technical data:

Source：semi-synthetic mixture
Aroma：has the fragrance of lilac
Color：colorless sticky and thick liquid
Relative density (20℃) /(g/ml): 0.931～0.938
Refraction(20℃)：, 1.4825～1.4850
Freezing point：> 2℃
Optical rotation (25℃)：+0°10′ ～ -0°10′
Distillation range：214-224℃, in the range of 5℃≥90%（V/V）
Solubility：it is soluble in 60% alcohol of 4-fold volume

α-Terpineol technical data:

Source: Natural essential oil extract
Aroma: Aroma of lilac
Color: Colorless viscous liquid
Melting point: 37℃
Alpha alcohol content: ≥ 98%
Relative density: 25/25℃ 0.930－0.936
refractive power: 20℃，1.482－1.485
Flash point: 92℃
Solubility: soluble in organic solvents such as acetic acid

Application:
Terpineol  has multiple uses, mainly including the following aspects:
1. essence and spice: Terpineol is widely used to prepare daily and edible essence, especially in the preparation of lilac essence. It has strong alkaline resistance and is suitable for soap essence. Its acetate has the aroma of citron and lavender, and is often used in the preparation of essence.
2. In the pharmaceutical field, turpentine has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as inhibitory effects on pathogenic microorganisms, especially fungi. It can be used to treat diseases caused by fungal infections such as tinea corporis and tinea pedis. In addition, turpentine alcohol is also used for disinfection of surgical instruments, wound cleaning, and has inhibitory and bactericidal effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus, and other bacteria.
3. Other applications: Pine oil alcohol can also be used as a detergent, dyeing solvent, coating solvent, paint solvent, anti foaming agent, alcohol denaturing agent, wetting agent, etc. In the field of pesticides, turpentine has insecticidal, bactericidal, hygienic, and mosquito repellent effects. In addition, turpentine alcohol is also used in the plastic, soap, ink, instrument, and telecommunications industries, and is an excellent solvent for color on glassware.