Alpha Pinene is obtained by distillation of Gum Turpentine.
Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.850-0.860 |
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Purity | 95% |
Color | Colorless liquid |
Odor | Characteristic |
Packing | 175kg Barrels |
PROPERTIES | TYPICAL |
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Appearance | Colorless Liquid |
Specific Gravity @ 35°C | 0.855-0.865 |
Odor | Piney Smell |
Refractive Index @ 25°C | 1.460-1.470 |
ASTM-Distillation °C | 155-170 |
Alpha Pinene Content % | Min.95% by GC |
Moisture Content | 1% Max |
Alpha-Pinene has pines odor, is the main constituent of Turpentine, which found naturally in above 400 kinds of essential oils. Extracted on fractionation from Turpentine. In flavor industry, alpha-Pinene is mainly used to synthesis Terpineol, Linalool and other Sandalwood fragrance. It also used as flavoring on daily chemicals.