Terpineol
AKA “alpha-TERPINEOL, 2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)propan-2-ol, p-Menth-1-en-8-ol, 1-p-Menthen-8-ol, Terpineol 350, alpha-Terpinenol, Terpenol, 1-Menthene-8-ol
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Terpineol
AKA: Alpha-TERPINEOL, 2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)propan-2-ol, P-Menth-1-en-8-ol, 1-p-Menthen-8-ol, Terpineol 350, Alpha-Terpinenol, Terpenol, 1-Menthene-8-ol
Essential Oil · Perfuming | Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
A natural-derived fragrance ingredient that adds a fresh, herbaceous scent to the formula. Sourced from plant origins, it provides light aromatic notes.
Solubility 1:8 OR MORE IN 50% ALCOHOL; SOL IN PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Formula
C10H18O
Mol. Weight
154.25
CAS #
8000-41-7
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Plant-Derived
Function
Perfuming | Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant
Traditional Use
Found naturally in essential oils like pine and lavender, terpineol has been used in traditional aromatherapy and herbal medicine for centuries. Used in cosmetics and fragrances for its fresh, piney scent and historically attributed antimicrobial properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-4, all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR