Pinocarveol
Chemical compound
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Pinocarveol is an organic compound with the formula C10H16O. It is a bicyclic monoterpenoid, which is a combination of two isoprene units with one hydroxyl group as a substituent.[1] It exists as either trans- or cis-pinocarveol, referring to stereochemical orientation of the oxygen as compared to the methylene bridge. It is a naturally occurring molecule in numerous plant species including Eucalyptus globulus and Picea abies.[2] Pinocarveol is found in a variety of essential oils.[3][4]
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| IUPAC name
6,6-dimethyl-2-methylidenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-ol | |||
| Other names
6,6-Dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-ol 10-pinen-3-ol Isopinocarveol (1S,3R,5S)-2(10)-Pinen-3-ol | |||
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.025.187 | ||
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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| Properties | |||
| C10H16O | |||
| Molar mass | 152.237 g·mol−1 | ||
| Appearance | Light yellow viscous liquid | ||
| Odor | woody | ||
| Density | 0.9730 g/cm3 | ||
| Boiling point | 217 °C (423 °F; 490 K) | ||
| Insoluble in water | |||
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, soluble in oils | ||
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| Flash point | 90.1°C | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Synthesis
Pinocarveol can be synthesized by heating a mixture of turpentine, selenium dioxide, and hydrogen peroxide. The selenium dioxide acts as a catalyst while the hydrogen peroxide oxidizes the pinene found in turpentine. The other products in the turpentine are left unreacted.[5]


