α-Terpinene (Standard)

α-Terpinene (Standard) is the analytical standard of α-Terpinene. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 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 (Standard)

UNSPSC

12352211

Target

Fungal; Parasite; Reference Standards

Type

Reference Standards

Related Pathways

Anti-infection; Others

Field of Research

Infection

Assay Protocol

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

Smiles

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

Molecular Formula

C10H16

Molecular Weight

136.23

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.