TERPINYL FORMATE

CAS NO.：2153-26-6
Empirical Formula: C11H18O2
Molecular Weight: 182.26
MDL number: MFCD00036672
EINECS: 218-444-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-06-24 18:39:39

What is TERPINYL FORMATE?

Chemical properties

Terpinyl formate has a pleasant, floral, citrus odor with a bitter taste at high levels, becoming dry and fruity at lower levels.

Occurrence

Reported present in Ceylon cardamom essential oil.

The Uses of TERPINYL FORMATE

Terpinyl formate finds some use in Citrus-colognes, in support of Neroli notes, Lavender-Bergamot-notes, green notes, etc. It is also used in certain topnote compositions with Citrus oils and "green" materials.

Preparation

By cold formylation of terpineol, using formic-acetic anhydride (Arctander, 1969). Uses: In public use before the 1920s. Use in fragrances in the USA amounts to approximately 10001b/yr.

Definition

ChEBI: Alpha-Terpineol formate is a p-menthane monoterpenoid.

Synthesis

May be produced from d-α-terpineol and formic acetic anhydride; the racemic α-terpineol is also obtained by an analogous synthesis.

Properties of TERPINYL FORMATE

Boiling point:	220 °C(lit.)
Density	0.981 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.471(lit.)
FEMA	3052 \| TERPINYL FORMATE
Flash point:	207 °F
color	A colourless liquid.
Odor	at 100.00 %. floral lavender citrus fruity cypress herbal woody
JECFA Number	367
EPA Substance Registry System	3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, .alpha.,.alpha.,4-trimethyl-, formate (2153-26-6)

Safety information for TERPINYL FORMATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.