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Product Name:
Tea tree oil
Formula:
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Synonyms:
Melaleuca alternifolia;Melaleuca alternifolia oil;Melasol;Tea tree oil
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Colorless to pale yellow, clear, mobile liquid |
| Odor | Earthy, spicy odor |
| Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water |
| Density | 0.8950-0.9050 at 15/15 °C |
| LogP | log Kow values for tea tree oil constituents range from 2.82 to 6.64 |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Stable under recommended storage conditions. |
| Optical Rotation | Specific optical rotation: +6 deg 48 min to +9 deg 48 min |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors. |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4760-1.4810 at 20 °C/D |
| Other Experimental Properties | Tea tree oil is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons and terpenes of approximatelt 100 components; the two standardized components for commercial use are 1,6-cineole (max of 15%) and 1-terpinen-4-ol (min of 30%) |
| Chemical Classes | UVCB |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 716.4 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 8 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 28 |
| Exact Mass | 714.214111 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 714.214111 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 103 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 39 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 209 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 3 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Essential oil extracted from Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree). It is used as a topical antimicrobial due to the presence of terpineol.