α-Terpineol is a terpene alcohol that is found in natural oils such as pine oil and petitgrain (the oil from the bitter orange tree).

What is a Terpineol used for?

In addition, α-terpineol attracts a great interest as it has a wide range of biological applications as an antioxidant, anticancer, anticonvulsant, antiulcer, antihypertensive, anti-nociceptive compound. It is also used to enhance skin penetration, and also has insecticidal properties.

Is Terpineol and pine oil same?

Pine Oil and Terpineol are organic chemicals extracted from pine and other natural oils. ... Terpineol is a monoterpene alcohol, naturally extracted from pine oil, also is a synthetic chemical. alpha -Terpineol is the main ingredient of disinfectant.