Terpineol

Terpineol molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Alpha-TERPINEOL, 98-55-5, 2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)propan-2-ol, P-Menth-1-en-8-ol, 1-p-Menthen-8-ol, Terpineol 350, Alpha-Terpinenol, Terpenol, 1-Menthene-8-ol, Terpineol schlechthin
Synthetic
Fragrance
Not Clean
Terpineol; p-Menthenol (mixed isomers)
Solubility 1:8 OR MORE IN 50% ALCOHOL; SOL IN PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Formula
C10H18O
Mol. Weight
154.25
CAS #
8000-41-7
Form
Oil
State
Liquid; Liquid, Other Solid
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Traditional Use
Found naturally in essential oils like pine and lavender, terpineol has been used in traditional aromatherapy and herbal medicine for centuries. Used in cosmetics and fragrances for its fresh, piney scent and historically attributed antimicrobial properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-4
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR