α-Terpinene

CAS: 99-86-5

Ref. 3D-FT167896

Product Information

• Name: α-Terpinene
• Synonyms: 1-Isopropyl-4-methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene, 1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-1,3-cyclohexadiene, 1-Methyl-4-isopropyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene, 1-Methyl-4-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-1,3-diene, 4-Isopropyl-1-methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene, Cyclohexa-1,3-Diene, 1-Methyl-4-(1-Methylethyl)-, P-Menta-1,3-Dieno, P-Mentha-1,3-Diene, Terpilene, alpha-Terpinene, p-Mentha-1,3-dien, α-TERPINENE, α-Terpinen, 1,3-Cyclohexadiene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-

Description

α-Terpinene is a terpene that has been shown to have minimal toxicity in tissue culture. α-Terpinene also has genotoxic effects, which were demonstrated by the induction of DNA strand breaks and chromosomal aberrations in cultured human lymphocytes. α-Terpinene has been shown to be effective against infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, leprosy, and malaria. α-Terpinene is also used as an insecticide and antimicrobial agent. α-Terpinene can be synthesized from linalool or geraniol. This compound is present in a variety of plants including Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) and Pinus spruceana (spruce). It is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties that are due to its ability to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 136.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₆
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H16/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9(3)5-7-10/h4,6,8H,5,7H2,1-3H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=YHQGMYUVUMAZJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C(C)C)CC1