- CAS number
- 99-85-4
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
- Products
- 11
Last updated · 25-05-2026Record completeness75%
The information here describes the ingredient in general. Its possible sources may vary and do not necessarily show the origin or form used in a particular YUMA product. For product-specific information, check the relevant product page.
Description
Gamma-terpinene features a fresh, piney scent that enriches many fragrance formulations. This ingredient occurs naturally in many herbs and fruits, such as carrots, cardamom, rosemary, citrus fruits, and various spices. Perfume creators often choose laboratory-produced gamma-terpinene, creating a nature-identical version that ensures consistent quality in fragrance formulations. This approach helps preserve the planet's natural resources. Laboratory-produced gamma-terpinene can originate from various sources, including renewable materials, supporting sustainability in the fragrance industry.
Reported natural sources
BasilFir NeedleGuavaGrapefruitBay LeafRosemarySpearmintCitrusEucalyptusThymeCinnamonCardamom
Additional information
- Gamma-terpinene is a key component of tea tree oil, known for its antimicrobial properties, contributing to its characteristic scent and therapeutic applications.
- It belongs to the terpene family, one of the largest groups of natural compounds with more than 30,000 different members found in nature.
- In citrus peels, gamma-terpinene is found in particularly high concentrations - an orange may contain up to 10 times more gamma-terpinene in its peel than in its interior.
CAS number
99-85-4
Other names
Para-mentha-1,4-diene1-methyl-4-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-1,4-diene1,4-para-menthadieneg-terpinene1-methyl-4-(1-methyl ethyl)-1,4-cyclohexadiene1-methyl-4-isopropyl-1,4-cyclohexadienep-mentha-1,4-diene4-isopropyl-1-methyl-1,4-cyclohexadieneγ-Terpinene4-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-1,4-cyclohexadiene
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IFRA Standard status
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.
Not recorded
Regulatory information
The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) has completed the formal safety assessment for gamma-terpinene and is awaiting review by the Expert Panel for Fragrance Safety as well as publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. Safety assessments for this ingredient have also been conducted by various regulatory bodies worldwide.
