Preferred name | alpha-terpineol |
Trivial Name | α-Terpineol |
Short Description | 2-(4-methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-propanol |
Formula | C10 H18 O |
CAS Number | 98-55-5 |
Deleted CAS Number | 22347-88-2 |
FEMA Number | 3045 |
ECHA Number | 202-680-6 |
FDA UNII | 21334LVV8W |
Nikkaji Number | J3.984E |
Beilstein Number | 1906604 |
MDL | MFCD00001557 |
COE Number | 62 |
xLogP3-AA | 1.80 (est) |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 366 alpha-terpineol |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 98-55-5 ; ALPHA-TERPINEOL |
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2-(4-methyl-1-cyclohex-3-enyl)propan-2-ol | |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 98-55-5 |
Pubchem (cid): | 17100 |
Pubchem (sid): | 135017993 |
Flavornet: | 98-55-5 |
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KEGG (GenomeNet): | C16772 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB04043 |
FooDB: | FDB014416 |
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB01373 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2906.19.3000 |
Typical G.C. | |
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Formulations/Preparations: grades: technical; perfumery; extra; prime; food chemical codex terpineol |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 154.2526550293 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.739 to 7.788 |
Refractive Index | 1.474 to 1.486 @ 20 °C |
Melting Point | 40 to 41°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 214 to 218°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 136 to 137°C @ 50 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.028 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 5.3 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 88.33 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 2.67 |
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 |
kerosene | Yes |
paraffin oil | Yes |
water, 710 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
water | No |
Stability | |
alcoholic lotion | Unspecified |
deo stick | Unspecified |
detergent perborate | Unspecified |
fabric softener | Unspecified |
hair spray | Unspecified |
hard surface cleaner | Unspecified |
liquid detergent | Unspecified |
non-discoloring in most media | Unspecified |
shampoo | Unspecified |
soap | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Terpenic | |
pine, terpenic, lilac, citrus, woody, floral, resinous, cooling, lemon, lime | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 20 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
General comment | At 100.00 %. pine terpene lilac citrus woody floral |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 4, 75, (1997) | At 1.00 % in ethyl alcohol. Pine-like, woody and resinous with a slight cooling lemon and lime citrus nuance, and a floral dry out |
Flavor Type: Citrus | |
citrus, woody, lemon, lime, soapy | |
General comment | Citrus woody lemon lime soapy |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 4, 75, (1997) | At 10.00 - 25.00 ppm. Citrus woody with a lemon and lime nuance. It has a slight soapy mouth feel |
TERPINEOL ALPHA complements its typical floral notes with a nice citrus-woody profile and lemon and lime nuances. It is excellent for citrus, tropical fruits, apple, tomato and coffee flavors. | Delicately floral and sweet of lilac type notes |
(data available) |
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European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. 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 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting. P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Human Experience: | |
4 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 4300 mg/kg (Moreno, 1971) gavage-mouse LD50 [sex: M] 2830 mg/kg (Yamahara et al., 1985) intramuscular-mouse LD50 2000 mg/kg Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Section C: Biological Sciences. Vol. 21, Pg. 342, 1962. oral-rat LD50 5170 mg/kg Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 31(2), Pg. 29, 1987. oral-mouse LD50 2830 mg/kg Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin. Vol. 33, Pg. 1669, 1985. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
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 | |||
maximum skin levels for fine fragrances: | |||
5.7000 % and are based on the assumption that the fragrance mixture is used at 20% in a consumer product (IFRA Use Level Survey).(IFRA, 2004) | |||
Recommendation for alpha-terpineol usage levels up to: | |||
30.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
use level in formulae for use in cosmetics: | |||
2.8500 % | |||
Dermal Systemic Exposure in Cosmetic Products: | |||
0.0726 mg/kg/day (IFRA, 2004) | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 2600.00 (μg/capita/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: | 16.00000 | 20.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 3.00000 | 5.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | 1.50000 | 10.00000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | 13.00000 | 1000.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | 26.00000 | 45.00000 | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | 9.00000 | 16.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | 12.00000 | 16.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | 3.00000 | 6.00000 | |
hard candy: | 11.00000 | 17.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | 5.00000 | 11.00000 | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | 13.00000 | 500.00000 | |
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): |
Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 18 (FGE.18): Aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic saturated and unsaturated tertiary alcohols, aromatic tertiary alcohols and their esters from chemical group 6 View page or View pdf |
Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 23 (FGE.23): Aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic ethers including anisole derivatives From chemical groups 15, 16 and 26 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 59 (FGE.59): Consideration of aliphatic and aromatic ethers evaluated by JECFA (61st meeting) structurally related to aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic ethers including anisole derivatives evaluated by EFSA in FGE.23 (2006) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 23, Revision 1 (FGE.23Rev1): Aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic ethers including anisole derivatives from chemical groups 15, 16, 26 and 30[1] - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 18, Revision 1 (FGE. 18 Rev1)[1] : Aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic saturated and unsaturated tertiary alcohols, aromatic tertiary alcohols and their esters from chemical groups 6 and 8 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 90 (FGE.90): Consideration of Aliphatic, acyclic and alicyclic terpenoid tertiary alcohols and structurally related substances evaluated by JECFA (68th meeting)FGE.18Rev1 (2009) View page or View pdf |
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WGK Germany:1 |
2-(4-methyl-1-cyclohex-3-enyl)propan-2-ol |
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