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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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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16
CAS Number:
99-85-4
Molecular Weight:
136.23
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329769463
EC Number:
202-794-6
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2038347
MDL number:
MFCD00001537

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Product Name

γ-Terpinene, analytical standard

InChI key

YKFLAYDHMOASIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

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

SMILES string

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

grade

analytical standard

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
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.474 (lit.)
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

Quality Level

100

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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).
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General description

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

Other Notes

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

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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

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

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BCCM0977
BCCJ7506
BCCH0135
BCCC8588
BCCD5152

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Correlations of the components of tea tree oil with its antibacterial effects and skin irritation
Lee J-C, et al.
Journal of food and drug analysis, 21, 169-176 (2013)
GC/MS evaluation of thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) oil composition and variations during the vegetative cycle
Hudaib M, et al.
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 29(4), 691-700 (2002)
Wei-bin Yuan et al.
Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials, 34(7), 1067-1069 (2011-11-10)
To analysis the constituents of volatile oil from Fructus Auranti Immaturus by GC-MS. The volatile oil was extracted by steam distillation, then separated by capillary gas chromatography. The constituents of volatile oil were identified and their amount were determined by
Yonathan Asikin et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 60(32), 7973-7980 (2012-07-19)
Citrus peels are important sources of various pleasant aroma compounds and valuable bioactive substances. To investigate differences in the composition and content of Shiikuwasha (Citrus depressa Hayata) peels from different cultivation lines, the composition of volatile aroma components, flavanones, and
Johanna Rudbäck et al.
Chemical research in toxicology, 25(3), 713-721 (2012-01-19)
The monoterpene α-terpinene is used as a fragrance compound and is present in different essential oils. It is one of the components responsible for the antioxidant activity of tea tree oil. α-Terpinene is structurally similar to other monoterpenes, e.g., limonene
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