Alpha Terpineol
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 98-55-5
A clean lilac floral note with a fresh pine and woody undertone. Soft and versatile, it blends smoothly into florals, fougeres and pine accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Floral |
| Descriptor 3 | Pine |
| Odor Impact1 | 100 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 25 h |
| Tenacity2 | 20 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 98-55-5 |
| CAS 2 | 7785-53-7 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H18O |
| Mol. Weight | 154.25 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)propan-2-ol |
| InChIKey | WUOACPNHFRMFPN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Alpha-terpineol, Alpha-terpilenol, 1-methyl-4-propyl Iso-1-cyclohexen-8-ol, Methyl-4-propyl Iso -1-cyclohexen-8-ol, Alpha,alpha, para-Trimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-methanol, p-Menth-1-en-8-ol, Dertol, Liliol, Lindenol, Terpineol P&F, Terpineol Alpha-terpineol, 1-methyl-4-propyl Iso -1-cyclohexen-8-ol, 1-Methyl-4-iso propyl I cyclohexen-8-ol, para Menth-1-en-8-ol, D-Alpha Terpineol, D-Alpha-Terpineol, 3-cyclohexene-1-methanol, a,a,4-trimethyl-, lindenol (IFF), para-menth-1-en-8-ol, 1-p-menthen-8-ol, 1-para-menthen-8-ol, 2-(4-methyl-1-cyclohex-3-enyl)propan-2-ol, 2-(4-methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-propanol, 2-(4-methyl-3-cyclohexenyl)-2-propanol, 1-methyl-4-isopropyl-1-cyclohexen-8-ol, 1-methyl-4-isopropyl-1-cyclohexene-8-ol, 2-(4-methyl-cyclohex-3-enyl)-propan-2-ol, 2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)propan-2-ol, 2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-enyl)propan-2-ol, .alpha.-terpineol, 1-a-terpineol, a-terpineol, DL-alpha-terpineol, alpha-terpineol (NQ) (natural), terpineol alpha, terpineol 318 type (terpineol N), terpineol 350, Terpineol, alpha
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 219.5 °C |
| Melting Point | 37.5 °C |
| Flash Point | 88.33 °C |
| Density | 0.935 |
| Refractive Index | 1.4831 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.04 [mmHg] |
| LogP | 1.8 |
| Solubility | In water, 7100 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Appearance | Other Solid; CBI; Dry Powder; Liquid; Liquid |
Regulatory status
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Alpha Terpineol | 100 % |
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.