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| + | == Description == | ||
| + | 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]]. | ||
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| + | == Risks == | ||
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| + | * Flammable. | ||
| + | * Contact will cause irritation. | ||
| + | * CDH Fine Chemicals: [https://www.cdhfinechemical.com/images/product/msds/19_1026684533_PINENECASNO80-56-8MSDS.pdf SDS] | ||
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| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
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| + | Soluble in ethanol, chloroform, ether. Insoluble in water. | ||
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| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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| + | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| + | | -40 C | ||
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| + | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| + | | 0.8620-0.8645 g/ml | ||
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| + | ! scope="row"| Refractive Index | ||
| + | | 1.4655-1.1670 | ||
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| + | ! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ||
| + | | 156-160 C | ||
| + | |} | ||
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| + | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
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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 | ||
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| + | * ''CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics'', Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: ref. index=1.464 | ||
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| + | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:34, 8 September 2022
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