- CAS number
- 98-55-5
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
- Products
- 21
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Description
Alpha-Terpineol is a versatile ingredient widely used in the fragrance and flavor industries. Its aromatic profile features cool lilac and pine notes, delivering a refreshing feel. In flavors, alpha-Terpineol can impart diverse nuances such as anise and mint. It occurs widely in nature, found across spices, fruits, essential oils, citrus, herbs and flowers. Applications for alpha-Terpineol range from cosmetics and personal care products to foods and beverages, contributing to complex scent profiles. Its multifunctionality makes it a valuable component for natural, pleasant notes.
Reported natural sources
Artemisia pallensEucalyptus camaldulensis leaf oilLitsea cubebaOriganumYuzuEthiopian and Guinea peppersWitch hazelPineappleYlang-ylang flowersOsmanthus absolute
Additional information
- Alpha-Terpineol is found in more than 50 different natural sources, from citrus and spices to flowers and essential oils, making it one of the most widespread aromatic ingredients in nature.
- When walking through a pine forest and enjoying the characteristic scent, you are breathing in alpha-Terpineol, as it is one of the key compounds that give coniferous trees their refreshing aroma.
- The letter "a" in the name alpha-Terpineol indicates that it is a member of a family of five similar molecules known as isomers. Although they share the same chemical formula, a different arrangement of their atoms gives them slightly different olfactory properties.
CAS number
98-55-5
Other names
2-(4-methyl-1-cyclohex-3-enyl)propan-2-ol1-methyl-4-isopropyl-1-cyclohexen-8-olTerpineol 350NSC 214492-(4-Methyl-3-cyclohexenyl)-2-propanol8-Hydroxy-p-menth-1-ene(+)-α-Terpineol2-(4-methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-propanolMenth-1-en-8-olAlpha,alpha,4-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol
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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 safety of alpha-terpineol has been evaluated by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) and a safety assessment has been published following scientific peer review. It is one of five isomers (alpha, beta, gamma, delta and 4-) of terpineol (CAS: 8000-41-7) and shares a category-consistent safety profile. All isomers can be safely used in everyday products at typical use levels, without human health concerns.
