Alpha-Terpinene – Terpene Profile
Alpha-Terpinene is commonly found in allspice and several essential oils including cardamom, marjoram, citrus, Eucalyptus, and Juniperus. Its woody, lemony and citrusy aroma contribute to its popular use as a fragrance and flavor compound.
In vitro
An Endophytic Diaporthe apiculatum Produces Monoterpenes with Inhibitory Activity against Phytopathogenic Fungi.
Song XY, Wang H, Ren F, Wang K, Dou G, Lv X, Yan DH, Strobel G.(2019)
In vitro
In vitro efficacy of two terpenes against ancyrocephalid monogeneans from Nile tilapia.
Morales-Serna FN, Caña-Bozada VH, López-Moreno DG, Medina-Guerrero RM, Morales-Serna JA, Fajer-Ávila EJ.(2019)
α-Terpinene, an antioxidant in tea tree oil, autoxidizes rapidly to skin allergens on air exposure.
Rudbäck J, Bergström MA, Börje A, Nilsson U, Karlberg AT. (2012)
α-Terpineol, a natural monoterpene: A review of its biological properties.
Christina Khaleel,Nurhayat Tabanca , Gerhard Buchbauer (2018)