Terpineol

Terpineol

AKA “alpha-TERPINEOL, 2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)propan-2-ol, p-Menth-1-en-8-ol, 1-p-Menthen-8-ol, Terpineol 350, alpha-Terpinenol, Terpenol, 1-Menthene-8-ol”

Essential Oil

Ingredient Facts

Terpineol

AKA: Alpha-TERPINEOL, 2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)propan-2-ol, P-Menth-1-en-8-ol, 1-p-Menthen-8-ol, Terpineol 350, Alpha-Terpinenol, Terpenol, 1-Menthene-8-ol

Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Antioxidant

Fragrance

Skin Conditioner

Essential Oil

Clean

A natural-derived fragrance ingredient that adds a fresh, herbaceous scent to the formula. Sourced from plant origins, it provides light aromatic notes.

Solubility 1:8 OR MORE IN 50% ALCOHOL; SOL IN PROPYLENE GLYCOL

Formula

C10H18O

Mol. Weight

154.25

CAS #

8000-41-7

Form

Oil

State

Liquid; Liquid, Other Solid

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Functions

Perfuming

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Traditional Use

Found naturally in essential oils like pine and lavender, terpineol has been used in traditional aromatherapy and herbal medicine for centuries. Used in cosmetics and fragrances for its fresh, piney scent and historically attributed antimicrobial properties.