Alpha Pinene is one of the monoterpenes with the lowest boiling point, and has therefore the most diffusive odor and poorest tenacity. It is used as starting material in the manufacture of Pine Oil, Dipentene, and aroma chemicals such as Camphene, Terpineol, Campholenic Aldehyde, etc.
Apprearance | Clear colorless liquid. | |
Color (APHA) | 35 Max | |
Specific Gravity / d20/4 | 0.850-0.860 | |
Refractive index | 1.4640-1.4680 | |
Rotation Degree @ 20℃ | -20° - -40° | |
Acidity (mgKOH/g) | 0.5 Max | |
Water content (wt),% | 0.1 Max | |
Nonvolatile Content / % | 1 Max | |
Solubility, v/v in 80% ethanol | 16 | |
Content (GC) / % | 95 Min |