Terpinen-4-ol

Independent reference data for Terpinen-4-ol (CAS 562-74-3), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

It is used ... in artificial geranium and pepper oils and in perfumery for creating herbaceous and lavender notes.In public use since the 1890's. In the United States, use in fragrances amounts for about 1 million lbs/ year.

Synonyms and trade names

Terpinen-4-ol; 562-74-3; 4-Carvomenthenol; 4-Terpineol; 1-Terpinen-4-ol; Terpinenol-4; 1-p-Menthen-4-ol; Terpene-4-ol; TERPINENE-4-OL; 1-Menthene-4-ol; 3-Cyclohexen-1-ol, 4-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-; 1-para-Menthen-4-ol; para-Menth-1-en-4-ol; 4-Methyl-1-(propan-2-yl)cyclohex-3-en-1-ol; (+-)-p-Menth-1-en-4-ol; Melaleucol

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Earth, Must, Nutmeg, Wood No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H302, H315 (98.5%), H317 (13.1%), H319 (96.6%), H336 (14.5%), H227, H335

H302 (> 99.9%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

H315 (98.5%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

What the public record says

1-p-Menthen-4-ol is identified by CAS 562-74-3, molecular formula C10H18O and molecular weight 154.14 g/mol. UNII L65MV77ZG6; ChEBI 78884; InChIKey WRYLYDPHFGVWKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 209 °C; Boiling Point: 88.00 to 90.00 °C. @ 6.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 212 °C (d-isomer).

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.