| Name | alpha-pinene |
| Common Name | α-Pinene |
| Chemical Formula | C10H16 |
| Chemical Class | Monoterpene; Bicyclic terpene |
| IUPAC Name | 2,6,6-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene |
| CAS Number | 80-56-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.2300 g/mol |
| Therapeutic Action | Allopathic: Anti-inflammatory; Analgesic; Herbal: bronchodilator; Antimicrobial; Naturopathic: Expectorant |
| Toxicity | Low toxicity; skin irritant at high doses |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol; soluble in oils |
| Pharmacological Effects | Anti-inflammatory; Antimicrobial; Antioxidant; Bronchodilatory |
| Found in Herbs | Pinus sylvestris; Rosmarinus officinalis; Eucalyptus globulus; Ocimum basilicum; Petroselinum crispum; Salvia officinalis |
| Found in Foods | Citrus sinensis; Citrus limon; Citrus paradisi |
| Found in Drugs |
| Research Notes | Research needed — anti-cancer potential; Research needed — neuroprotective effects |
| Reference | PubChem CID 6654; Wikipedia Alpha-Pinene |
| URL | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/6654 |
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