Gamma-Terpinene is a monoterpene and a major component of essential oils made from citrus fruits and shows strong antioxidant activity in various assay systems.
Gamma-Terpinene has a characteristic lemon odor of rather low tenacity. It's not as lemony, but warmer than alpha-Terpinene. It has a slightly bitter, herbaceous and citrus-like taste at concentrations.
It is one of the most important aromatic isolates used widly in Food, Flavours, Soaps, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical , Tobacco, Confectionery and Perfume Indusrties. It is also used in compounds.
Physico Chemical Properties
Specification |
Limit |
Other Name |
1-Isopropyl-4-methyl-1,4-cyclohexadiene; p-Mentha-1,4-diene
CAS: 99-85-4 |
FORMULA |
C10H16 |
Mol .Weight |
136.24 |
Appearance |
Clear, nearly-colorless liquid. |
Odor |
Citrus-type |
specific gravity |
0.84100 - 0.84500 |
Refractive Index @ 20°C |
1.472 to 1.477 |
Assay |
97.00 - 100.00 % |
Boiling Point °C |
182°C |
Solubility in 80% Alcohol |
V/V 1 in 20 |
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