What is Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro) and where is it commonly found?
Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro) is a bicyclic monoterpene naturally found in the resin and needles of pine and conifer trees, and is one of the most abundant terpenes in nature. It is obtained industrially from crude sulfate turpentine and gum turpentine.
What are the main industrial applications of Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro)?
Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro) is used as a fragrance and flavor ingredient, a chemical feedstock for producing terpineol, dihydromyrcenol and camphor, and as an intermediate in the synthesis of adhesives, resins and insecticides.
What is the difference between Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro) and Beta Pinene?
Alpha Pinene and Beta Pinene are structural isomers found together in turpentine; Alpha Pinene has a double bond within the six-membered ring and a sharper, pine-like odor, while Beta Pinene's double bond is exocyclic, giving it a greener, more resinous, woody scent.
What are the physical and chemical properties of Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro)?
Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro) is a colorless to pale liquid with a characteristic pine odor, low water solubility, and a boiling point of around 155-156°C; it is available in dextro (+) and laevo (-) optical forms.
What industries use Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro) as a raw material?
Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro) is used by the fragrance and flavor, adhesives, resin, insecticide, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries as a starting material for downstream terpene derivatives.
What is the typical purity of industrial-grade Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro)?
Industrial-grade Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro) is generally supplied at 90-98% purity by GC, depending on the specific optical form and application; Himalaya Terpenes can confirm current purity specifications on request.
How is Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro) obtained from pine-based raw materials?
Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro) is recovered by fractional distillation of crude sulfate turpentine or gum turpentine, which are themselves byproducts of the kraft pulping process and pine resin tapping.
How should Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro) be stored and handled?
Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro) should be stored in tightly sealed containers away from heat, direct sunlight and oxidizing agents, in a cool, well-ventilated area, as it can oxidize and polymerize on prolonged air exposure.
What factors should buyers consider when sourcing Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro)?
Buyers should evaluate optical rotation (+/-), purity/GC content, odor profile, consistency of supply, packaging options and the supplier's certifications when sourcing Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro).
Is Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro) used in fragrances, flavors, and chemical synthesis?
Yes, Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro) is widely used in fragrance compounding for its fresh pine notes, as a flavoring agent in small concentrations, and as a key feedstock for synthesizing terpineol, dihydromyrcenol and camphor.
Who supplies Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro) in India?
Himalaya Terpenes Pvt. Ltd., a Mumbai-based pine-chemicals manufacturer operating since 1971.
Where can I buy Alpha Pinene 95+Ve (Dextro) in bulk?
Contact Himalaya Terpenes Pvt. Ltd. at info@himalayaterpene.com or +91-22-35397805 to request a bulk quote.
