Aroma ChemicalTerpenicTop note
Alpha-Terpinene.
Exhibits a sharp, terpenic citrus character with pronounced woody and camphoraceous facets reminiscent of fresh thyme and lemon peel
CAS Registry
99-86-5
Odor Strength
Medium
Pyramid
Top
IFRA Status
Unrestricted
Cat 4 · Fine fragranceFrom the literature
TGSC, suppliers, and others, quoted as filed.
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 25, No. 6, 26, (2000)“Citrusy, woody, terpy with camphoraceous and thymol notes. it has spicy and juicy citrus nuances”
Luebke, William tgsc, (1986)“Woody terpene lemon herbal medicinal citrus”
Moellhausen“Sharp, terpenic, lemon”
Functional profile
How perfumers typically use Alpha-Terpinene — concentration ranges (min · median · max) across community formulas.
Support
2 formulas
Common formula contexts
Fragrance styles and categories where Alpha-Terpinene appears most often.
Complex Composition
2 formulas
