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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A dicyclic [ | + | A dicyclic [[terpene|terpene]] obtained from tree exudates such as [[turpentine (oil)|turpentine]]. Alpha pinene is a colorless transparent liquid that is used as a solvent for coatings, polishes, and waxes. It is also used for the synthesis of [[camphene|camphene]], [[camphor|camphor]], and [[terpineol|terpineol]]. |
== Other Properties == | == Other Properties == | ||
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Flammable.Contact will cause irritation. | Flammable.Contact will cause irritation. | ||
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* Richard S. Lewis, Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 Comment: ref. index=1.4655-1.1670 | * Richard S. Lewis, Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 Comment: ref. index=1.4655-1.1670 | ||
Revision as of 14:05, 26 November 2019
Description
A dicyclic Terpene obtained from tree exudates such as turpentine. Alpha pinene is a colorless transparent liquid that is used as a solvent for coatings, polishes, and waxes. It is also used for the synthesis of Camphene, Camphor, and Terpineol.
Other Properties
Soluble in ethanol, chloroform, ether.Insoluble in water.
| Melting Point | -40 |
|---|---|
| Density | 0.8620-0.8645 |
| Refractive Index | 1.4655-1.1670 |
| Boiling Point | 156-160 |
Hazards and Safety
Flammable.Contact will cause irritation.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 Comment: ref. index=1.4655-1.1670
- CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: ref. index=1.464