alpha-Phellandrene
Agent Name
alpha-Phellandrene
CAS Number
99-83-2
Formula
C10-H16
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
1,3-Cyclohexadiene, 2-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-; 1-Isopropyl-4-methyl-2,4-cyclohexadiene; 1-Methyl-4-isopropyl-1,5-cyclohexadiene; 2-Methyl-5-isopropyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene; 4-Isopropyl-1-methyl-1,5-cyclohexadiene; 5-Isopropyl-2-methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene; Dihydro-p-cymene; Menthadiene; alpha-Fellandrene; alpha-Phellandrene (natural); p-Mentha-1,5-diene; Phellandrene, alpha-; [ChemIDplus] UN2319
Category
Plant Oils and Extracts
Description
Colorless liquid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Found in Ceylon ginger oil, Seychelles cinnamon oil, and eucalyptus oil; Used in flavors and perfumes; [Hawley] Used as a chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
A strong irritant; [Hawley] Emergency treatment: Irritants; [HSDB] Can cause diarrhea and vomiting after ingestion; [Merck Index] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An irritant; Can be absorbed through skin; May cause skin and respiratory sensitization; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.4 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Terpene hydrocarbons, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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