Terpinen-4-ol is a kind of natural terpene alcohol isolated from Turpentine, Lavender Oil and fruits. Terpinen-4-ol also can be synthesized from Terpinolene 4, 8-epoxide or 1,4-Cineole.
It appears pale yellow viscous liquid with mild earthy and woody odor. It has natural spice aromas that is usually used in essential oil recipes.
On the other hand, Terpinen-4-ol has strong effects of disinfection, sterilization and antisepsis, so it can also be used as natural disinfectant to treat illness and hurts.
Terpinen-4-ol is an isomer of terpineol, widely found in various natural plants, especially as the main active component of turpentine oil and tea tree oil, and also found in lavender oil and nutmeg oil. It typically appears as a pale yellow viscous liquid, emitting a mild earthy and woody odour, with fresh herbaceous, camphoraceous, and medicinal nuances.
In addition to its natural occurrence, Terpinen-4-ol can also be prepared by the hydration reaction of sabinene, or produced by the oxidation, hydrogenation reduction, and selective hydrogenation of terpinolene.