alpha-Terpineol PurCert Secondary Working Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

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Synonym:  alpha-Terpineol
Linear Formula:  C10H18O
Molecular Weight:  154.25 g/mol
CAS Number: 98-55-5

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.0648 hPa at 23 °C
Water Solubility 2.87 g/l at 23 °C
Assay Purity >= 98.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.482
B pt. 217-218 °C
M pt. 31-35 °C
Density 0.930 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H315,H319
Precautionary Statement  P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313 - P337 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29061990
Flash point 90 °C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids

Description

Application
alpha-Terpineol is widely used in the perfume and cosmetic industries as a fragrance component in soaps detergents and lotions. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food products in small amounts.

Purpose
The primary purpose of alpha-terpineol is to provide fragrance and act as a functional ingredient in formulations. Its chemical structure also allows it to serve as an intermediate in the synthesis of other compounds.

General Description
alpha-Terpineol is a colorless liquid with a lilac-like floral aroma. It belongs to the class of monoterpene alcohols and is commonly found in essential oils of plants such as pine lilac and eucalyptus. It exists in several isomeric forms with alpha-terpineol being the most commercially important.