Pinene, alpha

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.

Risks

• Flammable.
• Contact will cause irritation.
• CDH Fine Chemicals: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in ethanol, chloroform, ether. Insoluble in water.

Melting Point	-40 C
Density	0.8620-0.8645 g/ml
Refractive Index	1.4655-1.1670
Boiling Point	156-160 C

Resources and Citations

• 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