OVERVIEW
Terpinen-4-ol is a kind of natural terpene alcohol isolated from Turpentine, Lavender Oil and fruits. It is the primary active ingredient of tea tree oil. It is also the compound of highest concentration in the essential oil of nutmeg.
Terpinen-4-ol has various medicinal properties such as anti-bacterial, antifungal and anti-microbial properties. Further, it also has strong effects of disinfection, sterilization and antisepsis, so it can also be used as natural disinfectant to treat illness and hurts. It’s spicy aroma makes it useful in essential oil blends.
APPEARANCE
Colourless Liquid
ODOUR
Musty, herbal-type odour
IUPAC NAME
p-Menth-1-en-4-ol
CAS NUMBER
562-74-3; 28219-82-1
FEMA NUMBER
2248
EINECS NUMBER
209-235-5; 248-910-9
PRODUCT CODE
AFA002024
SYNONYM
4-Carvomenthenol, 1-para-Menthen-4-ol
SHELF LIFE
24 Months
LOGP
3.26
FLASHPOINT
90°C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
0.930-0.940 @ 25°C
REFRACTIVE INDEX
1.472-1.480 @ 20°C
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
154.24 g/mol
PURITY (GLC)
97% Minimum
BOILING POINT
224°C at 6 mmHg
QUALITY
100% Pure and Natural
SOLUBILITY
Soluble in alcohol