α-pinene

Name:
α-pinene
Detailed information:

M Formula:	C10H16
Properties:
Colorless, transparent liquid; terpene odor. D 0.8620–0.8645 (15.5/15.5C), refr index 1.4655–1.4670 (20C), boiling range 95% between 156 and 160C, fp −40C, flash p 90F (32.3C)(TCC), occurs in d-, l-, and racemic forms. Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, chloroform, and ether.
Hazard:
Flammable, moderate fire risk. Skin irritant.
Use:
Solvent for protective coatings, polishes, and waxes; synthesis of camphene, camphor, geraniol, terpin hydrate, terpineol, synthetic pine oil, terpene esters and ethers, lubricating oil additives, flavoring odorant.