What is Terpineol MG and what is it used for?
Terpineol MG 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 MG?
Terpineol MG 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 MG?
Alpha-Terpineol is the most abundant and commercially significant of the three terpineol isomers (alpha, beta, gamma); the term 'Terpineol MG' 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 MG smell like?
Terpineol MG has a fresh, floral, lilac-like odor with a hint of pine.
Which industries use Terpineol MG?
The fragrance, flavor, household cleaning, and industrial solvent industries use Terpineol MG.
How is Terpineol MG produced from pine-derived terpenes?
Terpineol MG 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 MG?
Terpineol MG 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 MG are available?
Terpineol MG 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 MG used in fragrances, cleaners, and chemical formulations?
Terpineol MG 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 MG be stored and handled?
Terpineol MG should be stored in sealed containers away from heat and light to preserve its fragrance quality.
Who supplies Terpineol MG in India?
Himalaya Terpenes Pvt. Ltd., a Mumbai-based pine-chemicals manufacturer operating since 1971.
Where can I buy Terpineol MG in bulk?
Contact Himalaya Terpenes Pvt. Ltd. at info@himalayaterpene.com or +91-22-35397805 to request a bulk quote.
