What is Beta Pinene 95% and what is it used for?
Beta Pinene 95% is a bicyclic monoterpene isomer of alpha pinene, found in pine resin and turpentine, used mainly as a fragrance ingredient and as feedstock for producing myrcene and other terpene derivatives.
What are the major industrial applications of Beta Pinene 95%?
Beta Pinene 95% is used in fragrance compounding, as a precursor for myrcene and dihydromyrcenol production, and in the manufacture of adhesives, resins and specialty chemicals.
How is Beta Pinene 95% different from Alpha Pinene?
Beta Pinene 95% has an exocyclic double bond, giving it a greener, more resinous odor than Alpha Pinene's sharper pine scent, and it pyrolyzes readily to myrcene, a reaction Alpha Pinene does not undergo as easily.
What products can be manufactured using Beta Pinene 95%?
Beta Pinene 95% is used to manufacture myrcene, dihydromyrcenol, and other fragrance and flavor terpenes, as well as adhesive tackifier resins.
Which industries commonly purchase Beta Pinene 95%?
The fragrance and flavor, adhesive and resin, and specialty terpene chemical industries commonly purchase Beta Pinene 95% as a raw material.
What purity specifications are available for Beta Pinene 95%?
Beta Pinene 95% is typically supplied at 90-98% purity by GC; exact specifications vary by grade, and Himalaya Terpenes can confirm current TDS values on request.
How is Beta Pinene 95% produced from turpentine-based raw materials?
Beta Pinene 95% is separated from crude sulfate or gum turpentine by fractional distillation, exploiting the differing boiling points of the pinene isomers.
What are the key physical properties of Beta Pinene 95%?
Beta Pinene 95% is a colorless liquid with a green, resinous odor, low water solubility, and a boiling point of approximately 164-166°C.
How should Beta Pinene 95% be stored and transported?
Beta Pinene 95% should be kept in sealed, corrosion-resistant containers away from heat and oxidizers, and transported under conditions that minimize air exposure to prevent oxidation.
What should manufacturers consider when selecting a Beta Pinene 95% supplier?
Manufacturers should consider purity and consistency, odor quality, GC-verified specifications, packaging, and the supplier's manufacturing track record when selecting a Beta Pinene 95% supplier.
Who supplies Beta Pinene 95% in India?
Himalaya Terpenes Pvt. Ltd., a Mumbai-based pine-chemicals manufacturer operating since 1971.
Where can I buy Beta Pinene 95% in bulk?
Contact Himalaya Terpenes Pvt. Ltd. at info@himalayaterpene.com or +91-22-35397805 to request a bulk quote.
