Terpinen-4-ol

Terpinen-4-ol is an isomer of terpineol with the chemical formula C10H18O. A primary constituent of tea tree oil,[1] it is obtained as an extract from the leaves, branches, and bark of Melaleuca alternifolia Cheel.[2][3][4] Despite considerable basic and preliminary clinical research of terpinen-4-ol and tea tree oil, its biological properties and potential for clinical uses have not been established as of 2019.[2] It may be a factor in the contact dermatitis of tea tree oil when used topically.[2][3]

Terpinen-4-ol
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
4-Methyl-1-(propan-2-yl)cyclohex-3-en-1-ol
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.008.396
MeSH terpinenol-4
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C10H18O/c1-8(2)10(11)6-4-9(3)5-7-10/h4,8,11H,5-7H2,1-3H3 checkY
    Key: WRYLYDPHFGVWKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N checkY
  • InChI=1/C10H18O/c1-8(2)10(11)6-4-9(3)5-7-10/h4,8,11H,5-7H2,1-3H3
    Key: WRYLYDPHFGVWKC-UHFFFAOYAQ
  • CC1=CCC(CC1)(C(C)C)O
Properties
C10H18O
Molar mass 154.253 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Terpinen-4-ol occurs in Juniperus communis and is thought to be the reason why this wood is highly resistant to rot.

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Synthesis

References
  1. "Tea tree oil". Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed), National Library of Medicine, US National Institutes of Health. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  2. "Tea tree oil". Drugs.com. 17 June 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  3. de Groot, Anton C.; Schmidt, Erich (13 May 2016). "Tea tree oil: contact allergy and chemical composition". Contact Dermatitis. 75 (3): 129–143. doi:10.1111/cod.12591. ISSN 0105-1873. PMID 27173437.
  4. Hammer, K. A.; Carson, C. F.; Riley, T. V. (2012). "Effects of Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) Essential Oil and the Major Monoterpene Component Terpinen-4-ol on the Development of Single- and Multistep Antibiotic Resistance and Antimicrobial Susceptibility". Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 56 (2): 909–915. doi:10.1128/AAC.05741-11. PMC 3264233. PMID 22083482.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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