Turpentine oil
Turpentine is composed of terpenes, mainly the monoterpenes alpha-pinene and beta-pinene with lesser amounts of carene, camphene, dipentene, and terpinolene.
SPECIFICATION SHEET
Product Name | Turpentine |
CAS No. | 8006-64-2 |
Molecular Formula | C10H16 |
Botanical source | Cedar plants |
Active ingredient | Contain α-β-pinene not >90% |
Relative density | 0.85-0.87 |
Optical Rotation | +10°-+35° |
Extraction Type | Distillation and Solvent Extraction |
Properties | Colorless to light yellow clear liquid, special smell with volatile |
Specific rotation(20℃) | 0.850-0.870 |
Refractive Index | 1.4440—1.4770 |
Boilting Point | 154-180° |
Flash Point | 32-46° |
Solubility | Soluble in the alcohol |
Quality Standard | Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2010 |
PACKING AND STORAGE
Packing: 175kg/drum or as customer’s requirement.
Shelf Life: 24 months.
Storage:
1. Stored in a cool and dry well-closed container and in ventilated area.
2. Kept away from moisture and strong sun light or high temperature.
APPLICATION
Turpentine oil is made from the resin of certain pine trees. Don’t confuse turpentine oil with gum turpentine, which is the resin.
In pharmaceutical,Turpentine oil is applied to the skin for joint pain, muscle pain, nerve pain, and toothaches. It is well used in curing rheumatism, sciatica and gout. People sometimes breathe in (inhale) the vapors of turpentine oil to reduce the chest congestion that goes along with some lung diseases.
In foods and beverages,distilled turpentine oil is used as a flavoring.
In daily commodity,turpentine oil is used in soap and cosmetics and also as a paint solvent.