Alpha-Pinene

CAS #:

80-56-8

EC #:

201-291-9

Specification sheet

Product Name	Alpha-pinene
IUPAC Name	(±)-2-Pinene, 2,6,6-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene
Plant of Origin	Eucalyptus Globulus
Part of the Plant	Leaves
Cas Number	80-56-8
EC Number	201-291-9

Specifications


Appearance (colour)	Colorless to pale yellow
Appearance (form)	Liquid
Odour (10% solution)	Fresh camphor, sweet pine, earthy woody
Taste	Characteristic
Refractive index at 20°C	1.463-1.467
Density at 20°C (g/ml)	0.853-0.862
Infrared spectrum	Conforms to structure
Assay (% GC)	>95%
Solubility	2.49mg/L in water
Acid value (mg KOH/g)	-
Boiling point (°C)	72.0-73.0
Melting Point (°C)	-64.0- -62.0
Flash Point (°C)	32.22

Stability and storage

Keep in tightly closed container in a cool and dry place protected from light. When stored for more than 24 months, quality should be checked before use. Purge headspace with nitrogen.

We believe the above information to be correct but we do not present it as all inclusive and as such should be used as a guide. It is the sole responsibility of the receiver of our product to comply with existing regulations and instructions.

Stability and storage

Keep in tightly closed container in a cool and dry place protected from light. When stored for more than 24 months, quality should be checked before use. Purge headspace with nitrogen.

We believe the above information to be correct but we do not present it as all inclusive and as such should be used as a guide. It is the sole responsibility of the receiver of our product to comply with existing regulations and instructions.

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