Terpinen - 4 - OL
TICSA Code No.
C020007
Chemical Name
4-Methyl-1-isopropyl-3-cyclohexen-1-ol
C10H18O
Synonym
p-Menth-1-en-4-ol
CAS No.
562-74-3 M.W.
154.25
Odour Description
Warm-peppery, mildly earthy, misty-woody odour
Occurrence in Nature
Occurs in oil of cypress, juniper berry, Ceylon cardamom, nutmeg, marjoram, thyme, tea tree oil, and a few others.
Application Information
Used in flavor and fragrance for citrus and spice types. Used in reconstitutions of essential oils such as lavender and geranium.
Typical Use Level
1 to 5%
Stability
Substantivity
Hypochlorite Bleach
Poor
Skin
Good
Perborate Powder Detergent
Fair
Dry Fabric
Good
Liquid Detergent
Good
Wet Fabric
Good
Concentrated Fabric Softeners
Fair
Hair
Good
Soaps
Good
Tenacity on Blotter
> 4 Hours
Alcoholic Fine Fragrances
Good
Diffusivity
Diffusive
Toiletry Applications
Good
Antiperspirants
Good
Typical Physical Properties
Sp. Gr. (15/15)
0.9320-0.9380
Flash Point oC
90 CC
[a]20D
-35o to -15o
GC MIN
97% as 4-Terpinenol
Appearance
Colorless liquid
CLogP
2.749
FEMA/GRAS No.
2248