What is Terpineol CP and what is it used for?
Terpineol CP is a monoterpene alcohol with a lilac-like odor, widely used in fragrances, cleaning products, and as a chemical intermediate.
What are the major industrial applications of Terpineol CP?
Terpineol CP is used in fragrance and flavor formulations, household cleaners and disinfectants, and as a solvent/coupling agent in various industrial applications.
What is the difference between Alpha-Terpineol and Terpineol CP?
Alpha-Terpineol is the most abundant and commercially significant of the three terpineol isomers (alpha, beta, gamma); the term 'Terpineol CP' commonly refers to this alpha-isomer-rich commercial product, while the beta and gamma isomers are typically present only in minor amounts.
What does Terpineol CP smell like?
Terpineol CP has a fresh, floral, lilac-like odor with a hint of pine.
Which industries use Terpineol CP?
The fragrance, flavor, household cleaning, and industrial solvent industries use Terpineol CP.
How is Terpineol CP produced from pine-derived terpenes?
Terpineol CP is produced by the hydration of alpha-pinene or the hydrolysis of pinene hydrochloride, both derived from pine-based turpentine.
What are the important physical and chemical properties of Terpineol CP?
Terpineol CP is a colorless, viscous liquid with a lilac-floral odor, moderate water solubility, and a boiling point of around 217-218°C.
What purity grades of Terpineol CP are available?
Terpineol CP is available in commercial, extra-pure, and other specialized grades differing in odor purity and alcohol content; Himalaya Terpenes can confirm current grades on request.
How is Terpineol CP used in fragrances, cleaners, and chemical formulations?
Terpineol CP is used to impart floral, lilac-type notes in fragrances, as a solvency and fragrance agent in cleaning products, and as an intermediate in further terpene synthesis.
How should Terpineol CP be stored and handled?
Terpineol CP should be stored in sealed containers away from heat and light to preserve its fragrance quality.
Who supplies Terpineol CP in India?
Himalaya Terpenes Pvt. Ltd., a Mumbai-based pine-chemicals manufacturer operating since 1971.
Where can I buy Terpineol CP in bulk?
Contact Himalaya Terpenes Pvt. Ltd. at info@himalayaterpene.com or +91-22-35397805 to request a bulk quote.
