alpha-Terpineol

Description

α-Terpineol is a terpene alcohol that is found in natural oils such as pine oil and petitgrain (the oil from the bitter orange tree). It is the most common of four structural isomers; the others are β-, γ-, and 4-terpineol. It should not be confused with terpinol, the hydrate of terpin, a terpene diol.
α-Terpineol is a racemic mixture of (R)-(+)- and (S)-(–)-enantiomers. Both are found in nature; but the article of commerce, which is usually synthesized from α-pinene, is the racemate. In 1903, German chemists H. Waldbaum and O. Hüthig isolated the (+)-stereoisomer from petitgrain. Four years later, J. E. Teeple of New York City separated its enantiomer from?long-leaf pine oil.
The lilac-like aroma of α-terpineol makes it a desirable ingredient for perfumes and cosmetics. This time of year, people burn α-terpineol-scented candles for their piney scent. Whatever your favorite aroma during the holidays, enjoy the season!

The Uses of alpha-Terpineol

A naturally-occuring monoterpene alcohol.Alpha-terpineol is used as an antioxidant, antiseptic, antihypernociception and anti-inflammatory. It is also used as a solvent. It is an important ingredient of pine oil disinfectants. Further, it is used as a fragrance in perfumes, fat denaturant for soap production and synthetic flavoring agent.

What are the applications of Application

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