| Description | α-Terpinene is a terpenoid,has acaricidal, antiprotozoal, and antioxidant properties |
| In vivo | α-terpinene associated with D.A. can be used as an alternative treatment for T. evansi infection. The compound α-terpinene from M. alternifolia essential oil is the one responsible for the trypanocidal effect, The increased longevity observed on treated mice[1]. |
| Synonyms | 松油烯, α-松油烯 |
| molecular weight | 136.23 |
| Molecular formula | C10H16 |
| CAS | 99-86-5 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 11 mg/mL (80.74 mM) |
| References | 1. Baldissera M D , Grando T H , Souza C F , et al. In vitro and in vivo action of terpinen-4-ol, γ-terpinene, and α-terpinene against Trypanosoma evansi[J]. Experimental Parasitology, 2016, 162:43-48. 2. Kim H J . Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity of Australian Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Oil and Its Components[J]. J Agric Food Chem, 2004, 52(10):1643-1648. |