- CAS number
- 586-62-9
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
- Products
- 13
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
Terpinolene is a fragrance ingredient that delivers rich pine forest notes combined with cool citrus undertones. It is found naturally in a variety of plants, fruits, and their essential oils, including pines, citrus fruits, herbs, and spices. Perfume creators often produce a nature-identical version of the ingredient in a laboratory, which is chemically identical to the natural form. This laboratory process ensures consistent quality in the final product and helps preserve the planet's natural resources. The laboratory version can be produced from various raw materials, including renewable materials, thereby enhancing sustainability in the fragrance industry.
Reported natural sources
Achillea Tenuifolia Lam Flower OilAcalypha NepetaArtemisia Campestris SubspeciesChampacaHinokiHypericum Dogonbadanicum Assari Oil Of IranLayanaMicrostrobos SpeciesMyrrhiniumNiaouli
Additional information
- Terpinolene is one of the main components of tea tree oil, which has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its antiseptic properties.
- Chemically, terpinolene belongs to the terpene family, one of the largest groups of natural compounds, with terpenes serving as essential building blocks of many aromatic oils.
- In aromatherapy, terpinolene is considered to have relaxing properties and is often used in blends aimed at reducing stress and improving sleep.
CAS number
586-62-9
Other names
IsoterpinenePara-menth-1,4,8-diene4-Isopropylidene-1-methylcyclohexeneMenthadiene-paraTerpinolene 201,4,8-terpadiene1-methyl-4-isopropylidene-1-cyclohexeneCyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)-TerpinolTerpinolenNofmer TP
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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 terpinolene has been evaluated by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) and a peer-reviewed safety assessment has been published. The ingredient can be safely used in everyday products at current use levels.
