γ-Terpinene
CAS 99-85-4
EC 202-794-6
Formula C10H16
MW 136.23 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & NutritionPrinting & Packaging Flavoring & AcidulantSolvent & Carrier
Description
γ-Terpinene (CAS 99-85-4) is a naturally occurring monocyclic monoterpene found in the essential oils of thyme, oregano, and cumin. It is also known by the trade names Moslene and Crithmene, and carries the FEMA designation 3559. No E-code applies to this ingredient.
In food and beverage flavoring, γ-Terpinene contributes characteristic herbal and citrus-adjacent notes at low use concentrations, functioning as a flavoring agent under FEMA GRAS status. In personal care formulations, it acts as a solvent and carrier, improving the dispersion of fragrance compounds and active ingredients within oil-phase systems.
γ-Terpinene is supplied as a clear liquid suitable for food-grade and cosmetic-grade applications, with compliance referenced against FEMA GRAS and REACH registration requirements. Procurement teams should confirm lot-specific purity certificates and origin documentation. Standard packaging formats typically include drums and intermediate bulk containers for industrial volumes.
In food and beverage flavoring, γ-Terpinene contributes characteristic herbal and citrus-adjacent notes at low use concentrations, functioning as a flavoring agent under FEMA GRAS status. In personal care formulations, it acts as a solvent and carrier, improving the dispersion of fragrance compounds and active ingredients within oil-phase systems.
γ-Terpinene is supplied as a clear liquid suitable for food-grade and cosmetic-grade applications, with compliance referenced against FEMA GRAS and REACH registration requirements. Procurement teams should confirm lot-specific purity certificates and origin documentation. Standard packaging formats typically include drums and intermediate bulk containers for industrial volumes.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -10 °C |
| Boiling Point | 183 °C |
| Density | 0.85 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 125 °F |
| Appearance | clear liquid |
| Color | White |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. oily woody terpene lemon/lime tropical herbal |
| Form | Powder or Cyrstals |
| Water Solubility | 8.678mg/L(23.5 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | ~0.7 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.474(lit.) |
| Log P | 5.4 at 25℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS02 GHS08 GHS09
H
H226H304H411
P
P210P233P240P241P242P243P273P280P331P391P405P501P301+P316P370+P378P403+P235P303+P361+P353
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29021990 |
| UN Number | 2319 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
1-methyl-4-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-1,4-dieneMoslenecrithmeneγ‑terpinenegamma-terpinenγ-TerpinenGAMMA-TERPINENE
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