(-)-alpha-Pinene, 98%, cont. variable amounts of enantiomer

CAS: 7785-26-4 | C10H16 | 136.238 g/mol

Catalog Number	Quantity
L04759.30 also known as L04759-30	250 g

Catalog number L04759.30

also known as L04759-30

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS7785-26-4

IUPAC Name(1S,5S)-2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene

Molecular FormulaC10H16

InChI KeyGRWFGVWFFZKLTI-IUCAKERBSA-N

SMILESCC1=CC[C@H]2C[C@@H]1C2(C)C

Specifications

Formliquid

Assay (GC)>97.5%

CommentContains variable amounts of enantiomer

Optical Rotation-38 ? 10? (neat)

Refractive Index1.4630-1.4670

(-)-alpha-Pinene, 98%, cont. variable amounts of enantiomer, is used in food and beverage (incl. additives, contaminants), fragrance / essential oil, nutraceutical. It is also used as a anti- infective agent. It is used as a component of pine resin and a useful chiral synthetic intermediate. Alpha-pinene is the most widely encountered terpenoid in nature and is highly repellant to insects.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
(-)-alpha-Pinene, 98%, cont. variable amounts of enantiomer, is used in food and beverage (incl. additives, contaminants), fragrance / essential oil, nutraceutical. It is also used as a anti- infective agent. It is used as a component of pine resin and a useful chiral synthetic intermediate. Alpha-pinene is the most widely encountered terpenoid in nature and is highly repellant to insects.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, ether, alcohol, and methanol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Light Sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from oxidizing agents.

RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

Nerio LS.; Olivero-Verbel J.; Stashenko E . Repellent activity of essential oils: a review. Bioresour Technol .2010, 101,(1), 372-378.
Kasuan.; Nurhani. Extraction of Citrus hystrix D.C. (Kaffir Lime) Essential Oil Using Automated Steam Distillation Process: Analysis of Volatile Compounds. Malyasian Journal of Analytical Sciences.2013, 17,(3), 359-369.