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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 14:57, 1 May 2016

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

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