Preferred name | alpha-pinene |
Trivial Name | (±)-α-Pinene |
Short Description | DL-pin-2(3)-ene |
Formula | C10 H16 |
CAS Number | 80-56-8 |
Deleted CAS Number | 2437-95-8 |
FEMA Number | 2902 |
Flavis Number | 1.004 |
ECHA Number | 201-291-9 |
FDA UNII | JPF3YI7O34 |
Nikkaji Number | J3.210G |
Beilstein Number | 3194807 |
MDL | MFCD00001339 |
COE Number | 2113 |
xLogP3-AA | 2.80 (est) |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 1329 alpha-pinene |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 80-56-8 ; ALPHA-PINENE |
Synonyms |
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Leffingwell: | Chirality or Article |
4,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-3-ene | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 80-56-8 |
Pubchem (cid): | 6654 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134972323 |
Flavornet: | 80-56-8 |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
FDA Indirect Additives used in Food Contact Substances: | View |
CHEBI: | View |
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KEGG (GenomeNet): | C09880 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB06525 |
FooDB: | FDB014366 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2902.19.0000 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Wikipedia: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 136.23751831055 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.098 to 7.164 |
Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.114 to 7.181 |
Refractive Index | 1.463 to 1.467 @ 20 °C |
Optical Rotation | -35 to -40 |
Melting Point | -64 to -62°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 155 to 156°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 72 to 73°C @ 50 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 4.75 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 32.22 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 4.83 |
Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
fixed oils | Yes |
water, 2.49 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Herbal | |
fresh, camphoreous, sweet, pine, earthy, woody, terpenic, cooling, herbal | |
Odor strength | high , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
Substantivity | 4 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1986) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fresh camphor sweet pine earthy woody |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 25, No. 6, 26, (2000) | At 10.00 %. Woody, piney and turpentine-like, with a slight cooling camphoraceous nuance and a fresh herbal lift |
Flavor Type: Woody | |
woody, pine, terpenic, camphoreous, herbal, spicy, tropical | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 25, No. 6, 26, (2000) | At 5.00 - 100.00 ppm. Intense woody, piney and terpy with camphoraceous and turpentine note. It has herbal, spicy and slightly tropical nuances |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Coriander, Cumin oil replacer, Herbal, Labdanum, Lavender, Lemon, Litsea cubeba, Mango, Neroli, Nutmeg, Pepper, Pine, Rosemary, Thyme oil white replacer, Witch hazel, Woody, Ylang ylang |
Flavoring purposes | Coriander, Litsea cubeba |
Other purposes | Fir |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn N - Harmful, Dangerous for the environment. | |
R 10 - Flammable. R 22 - Harmful if swallowed. R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. R 50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. S 60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. S 62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226 Aspiration hazard (Category 1), H304 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H402 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H402 - Harmful to aquatic life | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233 - Keep container tightly closed. P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P242 - Use only non-sparking tools. P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting. P333 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Human Experience: | |
1 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 3700 mg/kg Identity of compound not stated (Moreno, 1972n) intraperitoneal-mouse LD > 500 mg/kg "Summary Tables of Biological Tests," National Research Council Chemical-Biological Coordination Center. Vol. 4, Pg. 232, 1952. oral-rat LD50 3700 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) BRAIN AND COVERINGS: RECORDINGS FROM SPECIFIC AREAS OF CNS LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 16, Pg. 853, 1978. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 16, Pg. 853, 1978. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
inhalation-guinea pig LCLo 572 ug/m3 BRAIN AND COVERINGS: RECORDINGS FROM SPECIFIC AREAS OF CNS LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: OTHER: EYE Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 16, Pg. 853, 1978. inhalation-rat TCLo 625 ug/m3 LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES BRAIN AND COVERINGS: RECORDINGS FROM SPECIFIC AREAS OF CNS SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: OTHER: EYE Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 16, Pg. 853, 1978. |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
IFRA Other Specification: | |||
Recommendation for alpha-pinene usage levels up to: | |||
10.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 1800.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 2444.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Threshold of Concern: | 1800 (μg/person/day) | ||
Structure Class: | I | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3. Update in publication number(s): 29 | |||
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average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | 35.00000 | 160.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 16.00000 | 54.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | 10.00000 | 100.00000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | 175.00000 | 1300.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | 47.00000 | 150.00000 | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | 13.00000 | 64.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | 6.00000 | 12.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | 253.00000 | 265.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | 10.00000 | 20.00000 | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | 31.00000 | 63.00000 | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 25, (FGE.25)[1] - Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons from chemical group 31 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 78 (FGE.78)[1] - Consideration of Aliphatic and alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by EFSA in FGE.25 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives,Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 25Rev1: Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons from chemical group 31 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 78, Revision 1 (FGE.78Rev1): Consideration of aliphatic and alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by EFSA in FGE.25Rev2 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 25, Revision 2 (FGE.25Rev2): Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons from chemical group 31 View page or View pdf |
Statement on List of Representative Substances for Testing. The current Statement lays down a list of substances in sub-groups with representative substances for which additional data are required prior to their evaluation through the Procedure (Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000). View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons (chemical group 31) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 78, Revision 2 (FGE.78Rev2): Consideration of aliphatic and alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic hydrocarbons evaluated by EFSA in FGE.25Rev3 View page or View pdf |
Safety and efficacy of eight compounds belonging to chemical group 31 (aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons) when used as flavourings for all animal species and categories View page or View pdf |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :6654 |
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WISER:UN 2368 |
WGK Germany:1 |
4,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-3-ene |
Chemidplus:0000080568 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
RTECS:DT7000000 for cas# 80-56-8 |