Terpineol Mu
Terpineol MU Grade is a synthetic monoterpene alcohol compound, derived from the hydration of alpha-Pinene or Gum Turpentine. It isn’t a single isomer but a mixture of various terpineol isomers, including alpha-Terpineol, beta-Terpineol, and gamma-Terpineol, with alpha-Terpineol being the major constituent. The latter two isomers differ only by the location of their double bond.
The MU Grade is notably specifically developed for industrial applications and medical formulations. It’s widely employed as an excellent solvent for ethylcellulose, an effective plasticiser for epoxy resins, and a crucial component in fragrance synthetics.
In the medical disinfection field, the alpha-Terpineol within the MU Grade exhibits outstanding germicidal efficacy. It is primarily effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans. Research reports confirm that when this MU Grade product is sprayed on human skin, it can achieve an average killing naturally occurring germs on the skin surface. This characteristic makes it an ideal choice for medical disinfection and sterilisation formulations.
Substance Identification
| Synonyms | α-Terpineol | ρ-1-Menthen-8-ol |
| CAS | 8000-41-7 |
| EINECS | 232-268-1 |
| FEMA | N/A |
| HS.CODE | 380590 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H18O |
| Moleclar Weight | 154.25 |
Toxicological Information
| LD50 oral, rat | 4.3g/kg min |
| LD50 dermal, rabbit | 3g/kg min |
Application & Uses
- Medical & Disinfection Products:
- Terpineol MU Grade serves as a key active ingredient in medical disinfectants and sterilisation formulations. It demonstrates significant efficacy against various germs, including Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans.
- Industrial Solvents & Plasticisers:
- It functions as an excellent solvent for ethylcellulose and an effective plasticiser for epoxy resins, widely applied in relevant industrial production.
- Fragrance Synthetics:
- As an important intermediate and component, it is utilised in the synthesis of various fragrances to impart unique aromas to products.
- Cleaning Products:
- Incorporated as an effective ingredient in a range of cleaning products, assisting in achieving both cleaning and sanitising effects.
Features & Benefits
- Exceptional Medical Disinfection & Aromatic Compatibility:
- Combines a pleasant lilac-like fragrance with research-backed, high germ-killing efficacy (up to 98.46% average kill rate on human skin bacteria), making it ideal for medical disinfection, personal care, and scented cleaning products.
- Engineered for Professional-Grade Formulations:
- Beyond its common use in fragrance synthetics, its unique properties as an ethylcellulose solvent and epoxy resin plasticiser highlight its specialised application value in industrial and high-end formulations.
Sales Specification
| ITEM | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless sticky oily transparent liquid |
| Color | ≤ Standard No.3 |
| Odor | Lilac like fragrance |
| Refractive Index, @ n20/D | 1.480~1.486 |
| Relative Density, @ d20/4 | 0.930~0.936 |
| Terpene Alcohol, G.C, % | ≥95 |
| LD50 oral, rat | 4.3g/kg min |
| LD50 dermal, rabbit | 3g/kg min |
Similar Specs
GHS Hazard Statements
| H-Code | H315/349 |
| P-Code | P264/280 |
| Response | P302+P352 P305+P351+P338 P332+P313 P337+P313 P362+P364 |
| Storage | no data available |
| Disposal | no data available |
Storage
- Environmental & Temperature Control:
- Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, and protect from light.
- Avoid high temperatures to maintain product stability and prevent decomposition or volatilisation.
- Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
- Container Management & Prevention:
- Ensure containers are tightly closed to prevent volatilisation and external contamination, and are clearly labelled.
- Ground all equipment containing the material to prevent static build-up.
- Hazard Isolation:
- Keep storage areas away from heat, sparks, open flames, and all sources of ignition.
- This combustible liquid should be stored in a separate safety storage cabinet or room.
- Keep away from incompatible materials to prevent hazardous reactions.
- Safe Handling & Inspection:
- Handle carefully, and stack stably.
- After prolonged storage, always check quality before use.
- Compliance & Emergency Preparedness:
- Strictly comply with all safety regulations, particularly those pertaining to combustible liquid storage.
- Ensure emergency plans are in place for unforeseen circumstances.
Relation Products
Relation Articles
- Pine Oil & Terpineol applied to disinfectants and household cleaners
- Efficacy of Angelica archangelica essential oil, phenyl ethyl alcohol and α- terpineol against isolated molds from walnut and their antiaflatoxigenic and antioxidant activity
- Terpinen-4-ol and alpha-terpineol (tea tree oil components) inhibit the production of IL-1beta, IL-6 and IL-10 on human macrophages
- Terpenes (C5H8)-medicinal molecules and important building blocks in nature
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