Terpin Hydrate

Name:
Terpin Hydrate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	dipentene glycol
M Formula:	CH3(OH)C6H9C(CH3)2OH•H2O
Properties:
Colorless, lustrous, rhombic, crystalline prisms or white powder; slight characteristic odor; slightly bitter taste. Efflorescent, mp 115–117C, anhydrous mp 105C, bp 258C. Soluble in alcohol and ether; slightly soluble in water. Combustible.
Derivation:
From turpentine oil or d-limonene.
Grade:
Technical, NF.
Use:
Pharmaceuticals, source of terpineol, medicine (expectorant).