Formula |
CAS |
C10H16 |
80-56-8 |
Backgroundalpha-Pinene is obtained from oil of turpentine
which contains 58-65% alpha-Pinene.
Synonymsalpha-Pinene
a-Pinene
2,6,6-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene
2-Pinene
Pinene
UsesCamphor
Insecticides
Solvents
Plasticizers
Perfume bases
Synthetic pine oil
Cross-Reactions
Unusual Reactions
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Referenties
1. |
Rudzki E, Grzywa Z. Sensitizing and irritating
properties of star anise oil. Contact Dermatitis 1976;2(6):305-308. |
2. |
Dooms-Goossens A, Degreef H, Holvoet C, Maertens
M. Turpentine-induced hypersensitivity to peppermint oil. Contact
Dermatitis 1977;3(6):304-308. |
3. |
Cachão P, Menezes Brandão F, Carmo M, Frazão
S, Silva M. Allergy to oil of turpentine in Portugal. Contact Dermatitis
1986;14(4):205-208. |
Auteur(s):dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatoloog, Amsterdam
UMC.