terpineol

chemical compound

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Terpineol is a fragrant, isomeric alcohol with the chemical formula C₁₀H₁₇OH. It is found in essential oils and can also be produced artificially. Terpineol is used in perfumes and as a solvent. It is a type of monoterpene, which are volatile oils derived from plant matter. Terpinyl acetate, a related ester used in perfumes and soaps, can be synthesized from terpineol. Terpineol and other monoterpenes are important in the chemical industry and for creating various products.123

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Monoterpenes
…and the oxygenated derivatives α-terpineol and terpin (terpin hydrate) are commercially important chemicals. Mixtures of terpin, α-terpineol, terpinolene, and the terpinenes result from the treatment of α-pinene with acid, and the mixture finds use as pine oil, an inexpensive disinfectant, deodorant, and wetting agent.
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…and the oxygenated derivatives α-terpineol and terpin (terpin hydrate) are commercially important chemicals. Mixtures of terpin, α-terpineol, terpinolene, and the terpinenes result from the treatment of α-pinene with acid, and the mixture finds use as pine oil, an inexpensive disinfectant, deodorant, and wetting agent.
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