Alpha Terpineol

  • Origin: India, China, Indonesia, Brazil
  • CAS Number: 98-55-5
  • HS Code: 2905.22.00
IUPAC Name
2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)propan-2-ol
Molecular Formula
C10H18O
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
154.2500
InChIKey
WUOACPNHFRMFPN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H18O/c1-8-4-6-9(7-5-8)10(2,3)11/h4,9,11H,5-7H2,1-3H3
Synonyms & Trade Names
alpha-TERPINEOL; 98-55-5; 2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)propan-2-ol; p-Menth-1-en-8-ol; 1-p-Menthen-8-ol; Terpineol 350; alpha-Terpinenol; Terpenol; 1-Menthene-8-ol; Terpineol schlechthin; CARVOMENTHENOL; alpha,alpha,4-Trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol; 1-Methyl-4-isopropyl-1-cyclohexen-8-ol; 2-(4-Methyl-3-cyclohexenyl)-2-propanol; FEMA No. 3045; DTXSID5026625; 1-Methyl-4-isopropyl-1-cyclohexene-8-ol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,alpha,4-trimethyl-; PC 593; 21334LVV8W

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Alpha Terpineol is typically derived from the oxidation of alpha-pinene, a compound found in turpentine oil or obtained from the essential oils of various plants. The oxidation can be achieved using various methods such as air oxidation or using specific oxidizing agents. After oxidation, purification processes like distillation may be employed to isolate and purify Alpha Terpineol.