Gamma-Terpinene

Gamma-Terpinene is a monoterpene and a major component of essential oils made from citrus fruits and shows strong antioxidant activity in various assay systems.

Gamma-Terpinene has a characteristic lemon odor of rather low tenacity. It's not as lemony, but warmer than alpha-Terpinene. It has a slightly bitter, herbaceous and citrus-like taste at concentrations. 
It is one of the most important aromatic isolates used widly in Food, Flavours, Soaps, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical , Tobacco, Confectionery and Perfume Indusrties. It is also used in compounds.

 

Physico Chemical Properties

 

Specification	Limit
Other Name	1-Isopropyl-4-methyl-1,4-cyclohexadiene; p-Mentha-1,4-diene  CAS: 99-85-4
FORMULA	C10H16
Mol .Weight	136.24
Appearance	Clear, nearly-colorless liquid.
Odor	Citrus-type
specific gravity	0.84100 - 0.84500
Refractive Index @ 20°C	1.472 to 1.477
Assay	97.00 - 100.00 %
Boiling Point °C	182°C
Solubility in 80% Alcohol	V/V 1 in 20