alpha-Pinene

At a glance

One of the most common monoterpenes in nature, found in pine and turpentine oils, with a fresh, dry, piney character used throughout woody and fresh compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Derived from pine trees and other coniferous plants
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Terpene
CAS number
80-56-8
Profile
Fresh, woody, earthy
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01