α-Terpinene

α-Terpinene (Terpilene) is a monoterpene found in the essential oils of a large variety of foods and aromatic plants such as Mentha piperita. α-Terpinene is active against Trypanosoma evansi and has the potential for trypanosomosis treatment. α-Terpinene has antioxidant and antifungal properties[1][2][3][4].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[99-86-5]

Product Name Alternative

Terpilene

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H226, H302, H304, H316, H319, H411

Target

Fungal; Parasite

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Anti-infection

Applications

COVID-19-immunoregulation

Field of Research

Infection

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/α-terpinene.html

Purity

97.56

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

CC(C1=CC=C(C)CC1)C

Molecular Formula

C10H16

Molecular Weight

136.23

Precautions

H226, H302, H304, H316, H319, H411

References & Citations

[1]Matheus D Baldissera, et al. In Vitro and in Vivo Action of terpinen-4-ol, γ-Terpinene, and α-Terpinene Against Trypanosoma Evansi. Exp Parasitol. 2016 Mar;162:43-8.|[2]Patricia R Quiroga, et al. Contribution of Organic Acids to α-Terpinene Antioxidant Activity. Food Chem. 2019 Mar 30;277:267-272.|[3]Johanna Rudbäck, et al. α-Terpinene, an Antioxidant in Tea Tree Oil, Autoxidizes Rapidly to Skin Allergens on Air Exposure. Chem Res Toxicol. 2012 Mar 19;25 (3) :713-21.|[4]B Oliva, et al. Antimycotic Activity of Melaleuca Alternifolia Essential Oil and Its Major Components. Lett Appl Microbiol. 2003;37 (2) :185-7.