(-)-α-Pinene
CAS: 7785-26-4
Category: Terpenoids
| Purity | Natural Grade ≥95%, Synthetic Grade ≥98%, FCC Food Grade |
| Molecular Formula | C10H16 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.23 |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
| Packaging | 25kg/drum (steel or HDPE) or 180kg/steel drum. |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Specific rotation — Polarimetry; Purity — GC; Identification — IR, GC-MS; Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Residual solvents — HS-GC; Microbial limits — Plating; Terpene isomers — Chiral GC; Peroxide value — Titration. |
| Storage Notes | Store in a tightly closed, corrosion-resistant container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat and sources of ignition due to its flammability. |
| Lead Time | days |
A natural monoterpene used as a fragrance ingredient and as a chiral starting material in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other fine chemicals.