beta-Pinene

At a glance

Beta-Pinene is a terpene found in the oils of various plants, used in perfumery for its fresh, woody, and earthy notes It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Derived from pine trees and other coniferous plants
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Terpene
CAS number
127-91-3
Profile
fresh, woody, earthy
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01