Gum Turpentine Oil - Portugal

  • Origin: Portugal
  • CAS Number: 8006-64-2
  • HS Code: 38051000
IUPAC Name
turpentine oil (Pinus spp.)
Molecular Formula
C10H16 (mainly α-pinene)
Synonyms & Trade Names
Gum turpentine oil; Spirits of turpentine; Wood turpentine
Purity / Assay (%)
80% min total terpenes
Grade / Quality Level
Technical Grade
Physical Form
Liquid

Technical Document

About Gum Copal
Gum turpentine oil is a natural liquid derived from the distillation of resin or gum obtained from pine trees, primarily of the genus Pinus. The composition of this oil is intricate, featuring a variety of terpenes, including pinene, camphene, and limonene, among others
Manufacturing Process
Turpentine oil is produced from Pine Tree. The resins are collected, and then it is sent to a factory where it is melted. Further distillation and condensation yield turpentine oil.
Pine Tree -> Sap Collection -> Fresh resins -> Steam boiler to melt resins -> Distillation of resin -> Condensation of volatile compounds -> Turpentine Oil