Alpha Terpineol
Aroma Chemical Top 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 | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Floral |
| Descriptor 3 | Pine |
| Odor Impact1 | 100 |
| Tenacity2 | 20 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
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-terpilenol; p-Menth-1-en-8-ol; para Menth-1-en-8-ol; 3-cyclohexene-1-methanol, a,a,4-trimethyl-; lindenol (IFF); 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
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.
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