Aroma Chemical Compendium

alpha-Terpineol P and F laevo

TIC Code No. C138293


Chemical Name 2-(4-Methyl-cyclohex-3-enyl)-propan-2-ol
C10H18O
Synonym p-Menth-1-en-8-ol
CAS No. 10482-56-1 M.W. 154.25

Odor Description
Delicately floral and sweet of lilac type

Occurrence in Nature
Found in several pine oils, in oil of camphor, Oregon balsam, cinnamon leaves, lemon, lime, and niaouli.

Application Information
Used in lilac, lily of the valley, apple blossom, and fougere type fragrances. Finds extensive use in soaps, detergents, and household products.

Typical Use Level: Up to 30%

Stability Substantivity
Hypochlorite Bleach Fair Skin Poor
Perborate Powder Detergent Fair Dry Fabric Poor
Liquid Detergent Good Wet Fabric Poor
Concentrated Fabric Softeners Good Hair Poor
Soaps Fair Tenacity on Blotter > 24 Hours
Alcoholic Fine Fragrances Fair Diffusivity Diffusive
Toiletry Applications Fair    
Antiperspirants Fair    

Typical Physical Properties
Sp. Gr. (15/15) 0.9350-0.9430 Flash Point oC 92 CC
[α]20D -20o
GC MIN
Appearance Colorless liquid
CLogP 2.630

FEMA/GRAS No.