α-Pinene
CAS Number80-56-8
FormulaC10H16
Mol. Weight136.23 g/mol
α-Pinene
What is α-Pinene?
α-Pinene is a chemical compound with CAS number 80-56-8 and molecular formula C10H16. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
α-Pinene was used as standard in headspace solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatographic analysis of volatile compounds in virgin olive oils1. It was used in the synthesis of cesium-doped heteropolyacid having potential application in biodiesel synthesis2.
Specifications
Molecular Weight
136.23 g/mol
Assay/Purity
98%
Boiling Point
155-156 °C(lit.)
Density
0.858 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS02
GHS07
GHS08Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H226-H304-H315-H317
Precautionary Statements
P280-P301 + P310-P331
Required PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
EC Number
201-291-9
WGK Germany
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