Terpinolene

Agent Name
Terpinolene
CAS Number
586-62-9
Formula
C10-H16
Major Category
Biological Agents
Terpinolene formula graphical representation
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
Terpenes
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
Safe when used as a flavoring agent; [JECFA] Not a sensitizer in the maximization test; A positive patch test was reported in a woman using a machine cleaner containing terpinolene. [NTP] Included in list of "established contact allergens in humans"; [EC: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety: Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products (2011)] See "3-Carene" and "Limonene."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.743 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

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