Alpha-Terpinene
TL;DR: Alpha-Terpinene (CAS 99-86-5) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C10H16 and molecular weight 136.1252 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
1-methyl-4-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-1,3-diene
Also Known As: ALPHA-TERPINENE, Terpilene, p-Mentha-1,3-diene, alpha-Terpinen, A-terpinene
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C10H16 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.1252 g/mol |
| XLogP | 2.8 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 0.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 0 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 136.1252 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 170.0 |
| Melting Point | < 25 °C |
| Boiling Point | 173.00 to 175.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Density | 0.833-0.838 |
| Refractive Index | 1.475-1.480 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in most fixed oils |
| SMILES | CC1=CC=C(CC1)C(C)C |
| InChIKey | YHQGMYUVUMAZJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Alpha-Terpinene is used in surfactant and detergent formulations, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Alpha-Terpinene is a surfactant raw material identified by CAS number 99-86-5 and the molecular formula C10H16 and a molecular weight of 136.13 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 0.833-0.838 g/cm³, a solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in most fixed oils. Synonyms include ALPHA-TERPINENE and Terpilene.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Alpha-Terpinene
Property Insights of Alpha-Terpinene
The XLogP value of 2.8 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Alpha-Terpinene. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 0.0 Ų, Alpha-Terpinene exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Alpha-Terpinene has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 0 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Alpha-Terpinene?
The CAS number of Alpha-Terpinene is 99-86-5.
What is the molecular formula of Alpha-Terpinene?
The molecular formula of Alpha-Terpinene is C10H16.
What is the molecular weight of Alpha-Terpinene?
The molecular weight of Alpha-Terpinene is 136.1252 g/mol.
What are the applications of Alpha-Terpinene?
Alpha-Terpinene is used in surfactant and detergent formulations, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale),...
Where can I buy Alpha-Terpinene?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Alpha-Terpinene?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Alpha-Terpinene and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.