Alpha Phellandrene
Aroma Chemical CAS 99-83-2
A fresh terpenic note with citrus, minty and peppery facets over a light green woody base. It brings a bright herbal lift to the top of citrus, spice and pine accords.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 2 | Lime |
| Descriptor 3 | Herbal |
Identification
| CAS Number | 99-83-2 |
| INCI Name | Alpha-phellandrene |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H16 |
| Mol. Weight | 136.23 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-1,3-diene |
| InChIKey | OGLDWXZKYODSOB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Pointe | 171.00 °C |
| Flash Pointe | 43.33 °C |
| Densitye | 0.92800 |
| Refractive Indexe | 1.49500 |
| Vapor Pressuree | 1.856000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogPe | 4.408 |
| Solubility | Practically insol in water; sol in ether /d- & l-forms/ |
| Appearance | Liquid |
e Estimated from a closely related isomer of the same molecule. Actual values vary by supplier, grade and quality.
Regulatory status
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| alpha-Terpinene | 1 % |
| Pinene | 0.5 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.