Natural Terpinen-4-ol

1. Basic Information

English Name: Natural Terpinen-4-ol CAS No.: 562-74-3 

• Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid
• Aroma: Mild herbal spicy note, blended with woody, earthy and faint camphor scent, mild and non-irritating
• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol, propylene glycol, ether and vegetable oils
• Storage: Keep sealed, away from light, cool and dry place, avoid strong oxidants.

2. Source & Production Process

Natural Source

The primary raw material is Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree), whose essential oil contains 30%~48% terpinen-4-ol. It is also found in pine needle oil, rosemary oil, eucalyptus oil and other aromatic plants. Main producing areas are Australia and South China.

Product Features

100% plant-derived, no synthetic impurities and complete bioactivity. Compliant with FEMA, FDA GRAS and GB2760. Kosher and Halal certifications are available.

3. Main Bioactivities

• Broad-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal effect against common pathogenic bacteria and fungi.
• Anti-inflammatory and soothing effect to relieve skin redness, itching and irritation.
• Antioxidant activity to scavenge free radicals and improve dull skin.
• Natural insect repellent and mildew inhibitor.
• Deodorizing effect to neutralize peculiar smell.
• Promote repair of superficial skin wounds.

4. Main Applications

(1) Cosmetics & Personal Care

Applied in anti-acne serums, masks, sensitive skin care products, after-sun repair items, shampoos, body washes, toothpaste and mouthwash. It controls oil, inhibits bacteria, soothes skin and freshens breath. Also widely used in aromatherapy oils.

(2) Flavors & Fragrances

• Fragrance: Used for herbal, spicy, woody, cologne notes, enhances fragrance layers and fixing performance.
• Food flavor (FEMA 2248): Applied in condiments, beverages, confectionery and tea products to enrich spicy and fruity taste.
• Tobacco flavor: Optimize smoking taste and reduce irritation.

(3) Pharmaceuticals & Disinfectants

Made into antibacterial ointments, skin sprays, disinfectants and personal care lotions, for daily skin and mucosa disinfection and fungal skin disease care.

(4) Food Preservation

Serves as a natural preservative for beverages, jams, baked goods, meat, fruits, vegetables and feed. It effectively extends shelf life, residue-free and compliant with clean label standards.

(5) Agriculture & Storage

Used for eco-friendly pesticides, pest control and mildew prevention for grains, wood and textiles. Also applied in pet care products for insect repellent.

(6) Aromatherapy

Calms nerves, relieves anxiety and stress, and improves sleep quality. Ideal for massage oils and aroma diffusers.

5. Key Advantages

1. Fully compliant with global regulations, plant-derived, low toxicity and mild irritation.
2. Multi-functional with remarkable efficacy, effective even at low dosage.
3. Pleasant natural aroma, versatile for various fragrance formulas.
4. Sufficient raw material supply, stable production capacity and high cost performance.