Alpha Terpineol (Lindenol)
Floral-Lilac, Fresh, Sweet, Clean, Pine
About this material
Alpha Terpineol is best used to compliment floral notes with its appealing citrus woody profile that is supported by facets of lemon and lime. Perfect for citrus, apple and tropical fruit flavour compositions.
Alpha Terpineol is a naturally occurring Monoterpene Alcohol. Monoterpenes are a class of terpenes that consist of two isoprene units and have the molecular formula C10H16. It has antioxidant, antiseptic, antihypernociception and anti-inflammatory properties and is also used as a solvent, fat denaturant for soap production and as a synthetic flavouring agent.
Despite being incompatible with strong oxidising agents, Alpha Terpineol is one of the most commonly used perfume ingredients of Fougeres, Apple Blossoms, Soaps, Detergents and other fragranced household products. It has very little competition in this regard and is a major component of many varieties of Pine oil fragrances, disinfectants and Lilac perfumes.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Heart note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
Not listed
Tenacity / substantivity
Not listed
Fragrance development
Heart note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Molecular identity
Fragrance allergen reference
Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
European Union / Northern Ireland
- Terpineol — Annex III entry 343; substance-group reference. Recorded CAS match only; composition and scope require assessment.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.
Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.
Great Britain
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.
Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.
Product specification
| CAS number | 8000-41-7 · 98-55-5 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Floral-Lilac, Fresh, Sweet, Clean, Pine |
| Solvent | None |
| Physical state | Liquid — Commercial CAS 8000-41-7 is an isomer mixture and is liquid as supplied; pure alpha-terpineol is not an equivalent form reference. |
| Synonyms | Lindenol |
| Recorded name / preparation | Para-Menth-1-EN-8-OL |
| Molecular formula | C10H18O |
Additional listed details
CAS No: 8000-41-7, 98-55-5
Safety & handling
Hazard statements:
- H315 Causes skin irritation.
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements:
- P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
- P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
- P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
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Documentation Supply PolicyIFRA formulation guide
Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.
Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.
Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.
No direct IFRA overview entry matched the recorded CAS in this held dataset. This does not mean unrestricted use, absence of relevant Standards or compliance. Constituent restrictions may still apply.
IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation
Supplier certificates and private documents are separate evidence. Their availability does not determine whether this generic guide is shown. This is a dated local reference, not a live regulatory feed.
Creative ideas to explore
Creative directions, not tested formulas.Petals and peel
With bergamot and a light citrus ideaExplore a brighter version of the floral character using a simple citrus counterpoint. Compare it with the unchanged flower accord and note whether the citrus frames the bloom or becomes the main subject of the sketch.
Stem and blossom
With geranium and leafy notesSketch the flower with a greener setting, keeping leaf and blossom as distinct ideas. Compare a clean floral reference with the greener version to decide how much of the imagined stem and garden belongs in the composition.
Petals over wood
With a transparent wood directionPlace the floral material against a spare wood backdrop and follow the balance through the evaluation. Try a softer wood variation separately, then choose whether your flower needs an open, airy setting or a smoother, more enveloping frame.







RJR (verified owner) –
Alpha Terpineol brings instant polish to a formula. It has a soft lilacy pine freshness that feels clean.