Application
α-Terpineol may be used in the synthesis of α-terpinyl esters of acetic acid and acetic anhydride via lipase-mediated esterification.
General description
α-Terpineol is a monoterpene compound mainly found in the essential oil (EO) of plants such as pine, rosemary and tea tree. These plant EOs show promising potential as natural insecticides/pesticides due to their act antimicrobial, insecticidal and antifeedant activities.
α-Terpineol is a monoterpene alcohol. It is one of the components responsible for the antifungal activity of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) essential oil. It is also found in Origanum essential oil and Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil.
Packaging
1 kg in glass bottle
5, 10 kg in poly drum
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