CAS number：562-74-3
molecular formula：C10H18O
molecular weight：154.25
EINECS number：209-235-5
1-isopropyl-4-methyl-cyclohex-3-enol;1-Methyl-4-isopropyl-1-cyclohexen-4-ol;1-methyl-4-isopropyl-1-cyclohexen-4-ol (4-terpineol);1-para-Menthen-4-ol;(+/-)-4-HYDROXY-4-ISOPROPYL-1-METHYL-1-CYCLOHEXENE;4-CARVOMENTHENOL;1-TERPINEN-4-OL;(+/-)-1-ISOPROPYL-4-METHYL-3-CYCLOHEXEN-1-OL
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4-Terpene alcohols occur naturally in turpentine oil, lavender oil, and various fruits. Liquid, with spicy, earthy, green and woody aromas. It can be prepared from sabinene by dilute sulfuric acid hydration, or from terpinolene by light oxidation, hydrogenation reduction, and selective hydrogenation.
Acute toxicity data: oral LD50 (rat) > 1.3g/kg skin test LD50 (rabbit) > 2.5g/kg
Application: used as ingredients of skin care lotion and shower gel; used as ingredients of mint candy and other food additives; intermediates of antibacterial agents; intermediates of preservatives; fragrance ingredients of rose oil and geranium oil formula.
| Melting point | 137-188 °C |
| Boiling point | 88-90 °C |
| Specific optical rotation | +25.2° |
| Density | 0.931 g/mL at 25 |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.478 |
FEMA | 2248 | 4-CARVOMENTHENOL |
| Flash point | 175 °F |
| Storage conditions | -20°C |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) |
| Acidity coefficient(pKa) | 14.94±0.40(Predicted) |
| Shape | Liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless to slightly yellow |
| Specific gravity | 0.930.9265 (19℃) |
Optical activity | [α]20/D 27°, neat |
| Water solubility | Very slightly soluble |
Merck | 3935 |
JECFA Number | 439 |
| Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
InChIKey | WRYLYDPHFGVWKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| CAS database | 562-74-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Colorless oily liquid. Warm peppery aromas, lighter earthy aromas and aged woods. The boiling point is 212°C or 88-90°C (800Pa). Slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohols and oils.
Natural products exist in nutmeg, cardamom, rosemary, coriander, etc.
● Spices for food. Mainly used in the preparation of spice flavors.
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