General 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.
Application
α-Terpinene can be used as an organic reductant in the guaiacol deoxygenation to yield phenols using V2O5/Al2O3 catalyst.
Molecular Weight: 136.23. Empirical Formula: C
10H
16. Assay: ≥. 95.0% (GC). form: liquid. refractive index:
n20/D 1.478 (lit.). bp: 173-175 . °C (lit.). density: 0.837 . g/mL . at 25 . °C (lit.). storage temp.: −. 20°C. SMILES string: 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. InChI key: YHQGMYUVUMAZJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07,GHS08,GHS09. Signal Word: Danger. Hazard Statements: H226 - H302 - H304 - H317 - H319 - H411. Precautionary Statements: P210 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331. Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Sens. 1B. Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids. WGK: WGK 2. Flash Point(F): 122.0 °F - closed cup. Flash Point(C): 50 °C - closed cup. Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter.