Tags: Terpenes
Β-Pinene is a monoterpene compound found in the oils of many plants, including conifer trees. It has a distinct pine aroma and is commonly used in the production of fragrances, flavors, and medicines. Β-Pinene has also been studied for its potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.
Sources of β-Pinene
- Cuminum cyminum
- Humulus lupulus
- Pinus pinaster
- Clausena anisata
- Cannabis sativa
Uses of β-Pinene
- Used in fragrances and essential oils
- Production of aroma compounds like myrcene and nerol
Chemical Properties of β-Pinene
- Monoterpene found in plants
- One of the two isomers of pinene
- Colorless liquid soluble in alcohol, not water
- Woody-green pine-like smell
- Abundantly released by forest trees
Hazards of β-Pinene
- GHS labelling: Pictograms
- Signal word: Danger
- Hazard statements: H226, H304, H315, H317, H410
- Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P272, P273, P280, P301+P310, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P321, P331, P332+P313, P333+P313, P362, P363, P370+P378, P391, P403+P235, P405, P501
- NFPA 704 (fire diamond): Flash point at 36°C (97°F; 309K)
Thermochemistry of β-Pinene
- Boiling point: 165–167°C; 329–332°F; 438–440K
- Std enthalpy of combustion (Δ298): −6214.1±2.9 kJ/mol
- Flash point: 36°C (97°F; 309K)
- Melting point: −61.54°C; −78.77°F; 211.61K
- Data given for materials at standard state (25°C [77°F], 100kPa)
β-Pinene Data Sources
| Reference | URL |
|---|---|
| Glossary | https:/glossary/β-pinene |
| Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Β-Pinene |
| Wikidata | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q300928 |
| Knowledge Graph | https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0dnckw |
| DBPedia | http://dbpedia.org/resource/Β-Pinene |
| Product Ontology | http://www.productontology.org/id/Β-Pinene |