β-Pinene

β-Pinene is a monoterpene, an organic compound found in plants.

β-Pinene is one of the most abundant compounds released by forest trees.

[4] If oxidized in air, the allylic products of the pinocarveol and myrtenol family prevail.

[11] β-Pinene is usedin the production of other aroma compounds.

When nopol is acetylated, the result is nopyl acetate, which is used as fragrance material.

NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentine Flammability 3: Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Flash point between 23 and 38 °C (73 and 100 °F). E.g. gasoline Instability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no code