Chemical Properties
(1S)-(-)-alpha-Pinene is clear colourless liquid
Uses
(1S)-(-)-alpha-Pinene is used in the preparation of hydroxy ketones such as hydroxycarvones.
Uses
(1S)-(-)-α-Pinene is used in the preparation of hydroxy ketones such as hydroxycarvones.
Definition
ChEBI: (-)-alpha-pinene is an alpha-pinene. It is an enantiomer of a (+)-alpha-pinene.
General Description
α-Pinene is a monoterpene used in industries like fragrance, pharmaceuticals, flavor, and cosmetics. It is a major component of pine oil and turpentine oil. Isomerization of α-pinene yields industrially important compounds like camphene, limonene, and
p-cymene.
Purification Methods
Purify as for 1R,5S--Pinene above. [Beilstein 5 III 366, 5 IV 455.]