gamma-terpinene

Gamma-terpinene (CAS 99-85-4), also known commercially as moslene or crithmene, is a naturally occurring monoterpene found in essential oils including thyme, cumin, and coriander.

It functions as both a flavoring agent and a solvent carrier across food, fragrance, and industrial applications. In food and beverage manufacturing, it is used as a FEMA 3559-approved flavoring ingredient.

This compound contributes citrus-herbaceous notes to seasonings, beverages, and processed foods. Personal care formulators incorporate it as a fragrance component and carrier solvent in perfumes and lotions.

Its natural origin supports botanical positioning in hair care products. In printing and packaging, it functions as a bio-based solvent in ink formulations, offering an alternative to petroleum-derived carriers.

It also appears in flavor compound blending, where it acts as a diluent or co-solvent. This helps to adjust the concentration and delivery of active flavor molecules in various industrial formulations.

The product is supplied as a clear, mobile liquid in drum and IBC quantities suited to industrial procurement volumes. It is available in food-grade and flavor-grade specifications aligned with FCC standards.

Technical-grade material is also offered for solvent and industrial ink applications where food compliance is not required. This ensures versatility for manufacturers across the chemical and food sectors.