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Agent Name Terpinolene
CAS Number 586-62-9
Formula C10-H16
Major Category Solvents
Synonyms 1,4(8)-Terpadiene; 1,4(8)-p-Menthadiene; 1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)cyclohexene; 1-Methyl-4-isopropylidene-1-cyclohexene; 4-Isopropylidene-1-methylcyclohexene; Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)-; Isoterpinene; Nofmer TP; Tereben; Terpinolen; p-Menth-1,4(8)-diene; p-Mentha-1,4(8)-diene; Cyclohexene, 3-methyl-6-(1-methylethylidene)- (9CI); UN2541; [ChemIDplus]
Category Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description Colorless to pale-yellow, oily liquid with a pine-like odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses Used as a fragrance and food flavoring agent; Used as a solvent for resins and oils and a chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments No skin sensitization was observed after patch testing of 24 volunteers; [HSDB]
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
Vapor Pressure 0.74 mm Hg
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