alpha-Pinene has a distinctive pine scent and is a primary component of Gum turpentine. It occurs naturally in over 400 types of essential oils and is extracted through fractional distillation from gum turpentine.
In the flavor and fragrance industry, alpha-Pinene is primarily used to synthesize compounds such as Terpineol, Linalool, and other sandalwood fragrances. It is also used as a flavoring agent in daily chemicals, with a typical content of less than 2%.