CAS 8000-41-7: Terpineol

Terpineol is used in perfumes, cosmetics and flavorings. It is also used in the chemical industries and personal-domestic use. It acts as a cleaning and washing agent, disinfectant, food additive and odor agent. It finds applications in fragrance compositions, disinfectants, polishes and various household cleaning products. It is also used as high-grade solvent and deodorizer. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Terpineol is an organic compound that has been identified in a number of plant essential oils. It is also known to have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. Terpineol can be used as a potential anticancer agent because it inhibits the synthesis of DNA and protein in cells, leading to cell death. This compound also has genotoxic effects on the chromosomes of cultured human lymphocytes, which may be due to its ability to cause DNA strand breaks. Terpineol is found in low concentrations in the atmosphere and is produced by plants as a result of decomposition.

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Applications Terpineol is a monoterpene alcohol with potential antifungal, antioxidant and antiproliferative activities. This product is a mixture of isomers. References Ramage, G., et al.: Front Microbiol. 3, 220 (2012); Miguel, M. G., et al.: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015, 851721 (2015)

Terpineol is a natural product,used for making essence

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