Product Description: α-Terpineol (Standard) is the analytical standard of α-Terpineol. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. α-Terpineol is isolated from Eucalyptus globulus Labill, exhibits strong antimicrobial activity against periodontopathic and cariogenic bacteria[1].α-Terpineol possesses antifungal activity against T. mentagrophytes, and the activity might lead to irreversible cellular disruption[2].
Formula: C10H18O
References: [1]Park SN, et al. Antimicrobial effect of linalool and α-terpineol against periodontopathic and cariogenic bacteria. Anaerobe. 2012 Jun;18(3):369-72./[2]Park MJ, et al. Effect of citral, eugenol, nerolidol and alpha-terpineol on the ultrastructural changes of Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Fitoterapia. 2009 Jul;80(5):290-6.
CAS Number: 98-55-5
Molecular Weight: 154.25
Research Area: Infection; Inflammation/Immunology
Target: Bacterial