(+)-alpha-Pinene

Agent Name
(+)-alpha-Pinene
CAS Number
7785-70-8
Formula
C10-H16
Major Category
Biological Agents
(+)-alpha-Pinene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
(+)-Pin-2(3)-ene; Bicyclo(3.1.1)hept-2-ene, 2,6,6-trimethyl-, (1R,5R)-; Bicyclo(3.1.1)hept-2-ene, 2,6,6-trimethyl-, (1theta)-; [ChemIDplus] (1R,5R)-2,6,6-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene; (1R,5R)-2-Pinene; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN2368
Category
Terpenes
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; May cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, based on QSAR modeling; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "alpha-Pinene."
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "alpha-Pinene."

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

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Diseases

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