| Preferred name | gamma-terpinene |
| Trivial Name | γ-Terpinene |
| Short Description | p-mentha-1,4-diene |
| Formula | C10 H16 |
| CAS Number | 99-85-4 |
| FEMA Number | 3559 |
| Flavis Number | 1.02 |
| ECHA Number | 202-794-6 |
| FDA UNII | 4YGF4PQP49 |
| Nikkaji Number | J4.974C |
| Beilstein Number | 2038347 |
| MDL | MFCD00001537 |
| COE Number | 11025 |
| xLogP3-AA | 2.80 (est) |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1340 p-mentha-1,4-diene |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 99-85-4 ; GAMMA-TERPINENE |
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| 1-methyl-4-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-1,4-diene | |
| NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
| Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 99-85-4 |
| Pubchem (cid): | 7461 |
| Pubchem (sid): | 134972060 |
| Flavornet: | 99-85-4 |
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| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
| Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| CHEBI: | View |
| CHEMBL: | View |
| Metabolomics Database: | Search |
| KEGG (GenomeNet): | C09900 |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB05806 |
| FooDB: | FDB015968 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2902.90.3050 |
| Typical G.C. | |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
| ChemSpider: | View |
| Wikipedia: | View |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
| Molecular weight | 136.23751831055 |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 7.04 to 7.065 |
| Refractive Index | 1.473 to 1.477 @ 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 181 to 183°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.075 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Vapor Density | 4.7 |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 51.67 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 4.5 |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| fixed oils | Yes |
| water, 8.68 mg/L @ 22 °C (exp) | Yes |
| water | No |
| Stability | |
| alcoholic fine fragrance | Fair |
| antiperspirant | Fair |
| soap | Fair |
| toiletry application | Fair |
| fabric softener | Poor |
| hypochlorite bleach | Poor |
| liquid detergent | Poor |
| perborate powder detergent | Poor |
| Odor Type: Terpenic | |
| oily, woody, terpenic, lemon, lime, tropical, herbal, sweet, citrus | |
| Odor strength | medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
| Substantivity | 4 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (1989) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. oily woody terpene lemon/lime tropical herbal |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 18, No. 1, 43, (1993) | Terpy, sweet, citrus, with tropical and lime nuances |
| Flavor Type: Terpenic | |
| terpenic, citrus, lime, oily, green, tropical, fruity | |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 18, No. 1, 43, (1993) | At 40.00 ppm. Terpy, citrus, lime-Iike, oily, green with a tropical fruity nuance |
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| Applications | |
| Odor purposes | Citrus , Coriander , Cumin oil replacer , Grapefruit , Herbal , Lemon , Lime , Mango , Nutmeg , Spice , Thyme oil white replacer |
| Flavoring purposes | Coriander , Tropical |
| Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xi - Irritant | |
| R 10 - Flammable. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| None found. | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
| Pictogram | |
| Hazard statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Human Experience: | |
| 5 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| oral-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 3650 mg/kg (Moreno, 1973ag) oral-rat LD50 3650 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 14, Pg. 875, 1976. | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 14, Pg. 875, 1976. | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| flavor and fragrance agents | |||
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
| IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
| Recommendation for gamma-terpinene usage levels up to: | |||
| 5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 1200.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 321.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Threshold of Concern: | 1800 (μg/person/day) | ||
| Structure Class: | I | ||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 11 | |||
| Click here to view publication 11 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | - | 13.60000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 8.50000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | 10.00000 | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | 25.00000 | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | 8.60000 | |
| fruit ices: | - | - | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | 8.60000 | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | 50.00000 | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | - | 20.00000 | |
| milk products: | - | - | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | 10.30000 | |
| soups: | - | - | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
| European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
| European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 25, (FGE.25)[1] - Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons from chemical group 31 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food View page or View pdf |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 78 (FGE.78)[1] - Consideration of Aliphatic and alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by EFSA in FGE.25 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives,Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 25Rev1: Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons from chemical group 31 View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 78, Revision 1 (FGE.78Rev1): Consideration of aliphatic and alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by EFSA in FGE.25Rev2 View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 25, Revision 2 (FGE.25Rev2): Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons from chemical group 31 View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons (chemical group 31) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 78, Revision 2 (FGE.78Rev2): Consideration of aliphatic and alicyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons evaluated by JECFA (63rd meeting) structurally related to aliphatic hydrocarbons evaluated by EFSA in FGE.25Rev3 View page or View pdf |
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| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7461 |
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| WISER:UN 2319 |
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| 1-methyl-4-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-1,4-diene |
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