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γ-Terpinene

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

1-Isopropyl-4-methyl-1,4-cyclohexadiene, p-Mentha-1,4-diene

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
136.23
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
202-794-6
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2038347
MDL number:

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grade

analytical standard

Quality Segment

vapor density

4.7 (vs air)

vapor pressure

~0.7 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥98.5% (GC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, chromatography: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.474

bp

182 °C (lit.)

density

0.85 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(C)C1=CCC(C)=CC1

InChI

1S/C10H16/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9(3)5-7-10/h4,7-8H,5-6H2,1-3H3

InChI key

YKFLAYDHMOASIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

γ-Terpinene is a monoterpene hydrocarbon present in essential oils extracted from Thymus vulgaris L., and exhibits antimicrobial, carminative and expectorant activities.

Application

γ-Terpinene has been used as a standard in the determination of γ-terpinene, present in tea tree oil extracted from various parts of Melaleuca alternifolia tree and analyzed using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry(GC-MS).
γ-Terpinene may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in Thymus vulgaris L. oil samples using gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
γ–terpinene has been used as a standard in the determination of γ–terpinene, present in tea tree oil extracted from various parts of Melaleuca alternifolia tree and analyzed using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry(GC-MS).
Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Other Notes

This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: thymus

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Warning

Hazard Codes

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Repr. 2

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point (°F)

124.9 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

51.6 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter



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