Terpineol (Alpha) – Fresh Floral Lilac Aroma Chemical for Perfumery & Agarbatti

Chemical Spotlight: Terpineol (Alpha-Terpineol)
CAS Number: 98-55-5
Other Names: Alpha-Terpineol, p-Menth-1-en-8-ol

Odor Profile: Terpineol has a fresh, clean, floral aroma with characteristic lilac, pine and citrus facets. It is one of the most widely used fragrance ingredients in the world — a versatile floral modifier found naturally in tea tree, cajeput and pine oils, and commercially produced from turpentine.

Key Characteristics

• Odor Type: Fresh Floral, Lilac, Pine, Citrus, Clean
• Odor Strength: Moderate
• Appearance: Colourless to Pale Yellow Liquid or Crystalline Solid
• Solubility: Soluble in alcohol; slightly soluble in water
• Flash Point: ~88°C

Applications

• Fine Perfumery: Floral modifier in lilac, muguet, floral and fresh compositions
• Agarbatti / Incense: Clean, fresh floral note widely used in Indian incense manufacturing
• Household: Surface cleaners, air fresheners and disinfectants
• Cosmetics: Soaps, shampoos, body care and personal care products
• Industrial: Solvent and fragrance carrier in cleaning products

Usage Guidelines

Recommended usage: 2–15% in finished fragrance compounds. One of the most cost-effective and versatile fragrance ingredients. Pairs well with linalool, linalyl acetate, DHM and floral bases.

Why Choose LargAroma?

High-purity Alpha-Terpineol — a staple raw material for agarbatti manufacturers, detergent fragrance compounders and perfumers across India.

Available in 50g, 100g, 200g and 500g packs. Bulk quantities available on request.