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Pinene beta

Pinene beta

PINE • WOODY • LIME • DRY • PINE
100% • Partially • ISO 16128 • Nature Identical

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CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

(1S,5S)-6,6-Dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane
Molecular Formula: C10H16

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SYNONYM

(-)-Pin-2(10)-ene

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Used in flavor formulation with citrus or tropical fruit notes.

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OCCURENCE IN NATURE

Found in turpentine and other essential oils such as lemon, nutmeg, hyssop, coriander and cumin seed.

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STABILITY

Fine Fragrance: - Good
Fabric Softener (pH3): Good
Antiperspirants (pH3.5): Fair
Toiletry Applications (pH6): Fair
Liquid Detergent (pH9): Fair
Soap (pH10): Good
Powder Detergent (pH11): Poor
Bleach (pH14): Poor

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SUBSTANTIVITY

Skin: Poor
Dry Fabric: Poor
Wet Fabric: Poor
Hair: Poor

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TENACITY ON BLOTTER

Hours: >2
Days: 00
Weeks: 00

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BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY

Fairly diffusive

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TYPICAL USE LEVEL

1%–10%

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TECHNICAL DATA

Flash Point°C: 43ºC
GC: 98% min. as Pinene beta
CAS No.: 18172-67-3
CLogP: 4.35
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Molecular Weight: 136.24
Vapor Pressure: 334.00 Pa at 25ºC

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