What is Gamma Terpinene 96% and what is it used for?
Gamma Terpinene 96% is an acyclic-ring monoterpene found in citrus and various essential oils, used as a fragrance and flavor ingredient and a chemical intermediate.
What are the major industrial applications of Gamma Terpinene 96%?
Gamma Terpinene 96% is used in fragrance compounding, flavor formulations, and as a raw material for producing other terpene derivatives.
Where is Gamma Terpinene 96% naturally found?
Gamma Terpinene 96% occurs naturally in citrus peel oils, tea tree oil, and various conifer and herb essential oils.
What is the difference between Gamma Terpinene 96% and Terpinolene?
Gamma Terpinene 96% and Terpinolene are both conjugated-diene terpene isomers found together in similar sources, but Terpinolene has a different double-bond arrangement, giving it a piney, slightly sweet odor distinct from Gamma Terpinene's citrusy, herbal note.
Which industries use Gamma Terpinene 96%?
The fragrance, flavor, and specialty terpene chemical industries use Gamma Terpinene 96%.
What are the key physical and chemical properties of Gamma Terpinene 96%?
Gamma Terpinene 96% is a colorless liquid with a citrusy-herbal odor, low water solubility, and moderate volatility.
How is Gamma Terpinene 96% obtained from terpene-rich sources?
Gamma Terpinene 96% is obtained by fractional distillation of terpene-rich feedstocks such as turpentine or citrus terpene byproducts.
What purity levels are available for Gamma Terpinene 96%?
Gamma Terpinene 96% is typically supplied at 90-96% purity; Himalaya Terpenes can confirm current specifications on request.
How should Gamma Terpinene 96% be stored and handled?
Gamma Terpinene 96% should be stored in sealed containers away from heat and light to minimize oxidation.
How is Gamma Terpinene 96% used in fragrance and chemical formulations?
Gamma Terpinene 96% is used to contribute fresh, citrusy-herbal notes in fragrance and flavor blends, and as a building block for further terpene chemistry.
Who supplies Gamma Terpinene 96% in India?
Himalaya Terpenes Pvt. Ltd., a Mumbai-based pine-chemicals manufacturer operating since 1971.
Where can I buy Gamma Terpinene 96% in bulk?
Contact Himalaya Terpenes Pvt. Ltd. at info@himalayaterpene.com or +91-22-35397805 to request a bulk quote.
