| Bioactivity | γ-Terpinene, a monoterpene, is an orally active antioxidant compound which can scavenge radicals directly. γ-Terpinene has potent antinociception activity[1]. | ||||||||||||
| In Vivo | γ-Terpinene (γ-TPN; 12.5, 25 mg/kg; p.o.; single dose) significantly reduces the licking time of the stimulated paw in both phases of the test in male Swiss mice (20-30 g)[1]. γ-Terpinene given either systemically (p.o.; 1.56, 3.125, and 6.25 mg/kg) or centrally (i.t or i.c.v; 10 and 20 μg/site) causes significant inhibition of glutamate-induced nociception in mice[1]. | ||||||||||||
| Name | γ-Terpinene | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 99-85-4 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C10H16 | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 136.23 | ||||||||||||
| Appearance | Liquid | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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| Reference | [1]. Flávia Franceli de Brito Passos, et al. Involvement of Cholinergic and Opioid System in γ-Terpinene-Mediated Antinociception. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015;2015:829414. [2]. Guo-Xiang Li, et al. Unusual antioxidant behavior of alpha- and gamma-terpinene in protecting methyl linoleate, DNA, and erythrocyte. J Agric Food Chem. 2009 May 13;57(9):3943-8. |