PINENE ALPHA EU NAT

PINENE ALPHA is a liquid ingredient with a pine flavor, belonging to the herb flavor family. Soluble in ethanol, it is used as a fragrance ingredient in personal care products, particularly in leave-on applications such as beauty and care products, fragrances, and perfumes. Its INCI name is l-alpha-pinene.

INCI Name: L-alpha-Pinene

Soluble In: Alcohol Soluble

Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free, Ethanol-free, Irradiation-free, Kosher, Nanomaterials-free, Natural, Not Tested on Animals, Palm Oil-free, Palm-free, Pareve

Certifications & Compliance: Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA), FDA 21 CFR 101.22, FDA 21 CFR 172.515, FLAVIS #1.004, Kosher, Orthodox Union Kosher, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008, Regulation (EC) No. 1334/2008, Regulation (EC) No. 2019/1381, Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012, UN 2368

Synonyms: (-)-alpha-Pinene, (1S)-2,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene, 1S,5S-(-)-alpha-Pinene, (±)-2-Pinene, (±)-α-Pinene, 2-Pinene, 2,6,6-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene, alpha-Pinene, NSC 7727, α-Pinene

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Identification & Functionality

CAS-US
80-56-8
Chemical Name
α-Pinene
Country of Origin
Brazil
Flavor Family
Herb Flavors
Flavor Ingredient Class
Flavors
Flavor Notes
Pine
Fragrance Ingredient Class
Fragrance Compound
INCI Name
L-alpha-Pinene
Olfactory Notes
Fresh,
Harsh,
Piney
Tilley Product Number
10291-01
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Fragrance Ingredient
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Fragrance Ingredient
Food Ingredients Functions
Flavoring Agent
Molecular formula
C₁₀H₁₆
Technologies
Cleaning Ingredients,
Flavor & Fragrance Ingredients
Product Families
Flavor & Fragrance Ingredients — Flavors
Aroma Ingredients,
Flavoring Compounds
Flavor & Fragrance Ingredients — Fragrance
Fragrance Compound
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Aroma Ingredients

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Animal Products-free,
Ethanol-free,
Irradiation-free,
Kosher,
Nanomaterials-free,
Natural,
Not Tested on Animals,
Palm Oil-free,
Palm-free,
Pareve

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Fragrances & Perfumes
Application Format
Leave On
Fragrances & Perfume Applications
Fragrances & Perfumes

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Soluble In
Alcohol Soluble
Appearance
Clear colorless liquid
Odor
Fresh piney
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Point84°F-
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.464 - 1.468-FCC Method
Purity95.0 - 100.0%QC 30.M, Gas Chromatography
Boiling Point155.0°C-
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.855 - 0.860-FCC Method
Molecular Weight136.24g/mol-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified,
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA),
FDA 21 CFR 101.22,
FDA 21 CFR 172.515,
FLAVIS #1.004,
Kosher,
Orthodox Union Kosher,
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002,
Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008,
Regulation (EC) No. 1334/2008,
Regulation (EC) No. 2019/1381,
Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012,
UN 2368
Chemical Inventories
TSCA (USA)
Grade
Food Grade

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
730 days
Storage Conditions
  • Stable under normal conditions
  • Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight
  • Shelf life considerations apply only for original unopened containers