Terpineol
Terpineol is the name given to a group of monoterpenoid alcohols with the molecular formula C10H18O. The term commonly encompasses alpha-terpineol, beta-terpineol, and gamma-terpineol, among other isomers. These compounds share a cyclohexene-based skeleton bearing a hydroxyl group and an isopropenyl substituent, giving them alcohol functionality and distinctive aroma profiles that vary by isomer.
Occurrence and production: Terpineols occur naturally in many essential oils, notably pine oil, and are extracted
Uses: Terpineol and its isomers are widely used as fragrance ingredients in perfumery to impart floral or
Properties and safety: Terpineols are typically colorless to pale-yellow liquids with moderate volatility. They dissolve in
See also: monoterpenes, essential oils, alpha-terpineol, beta-terpineol, gamma-terpineol.