Terpineol AP

IFF

Available

neat or unspecified

single substance

Short profile

Olfactive Family according to source: Floral. The product profile combines floral, hyacinth-like.

floral

hyacinth-like

Effect in a formula

Floral building block

Heart modifier

Accord bridge

Can build or modify floral hearts and connect adjacent fresh, green, or fruity facets.

From the source: Contributions explicitly identifiable in the source text: rounding or softer transitions.

Use and dosage

Manufacturer specification for this product grade: Up to 25%. This is not an IFRA limit. Low: connects and nuances the floral heart. Medium: builds body and a recognizable floral signature. High: can become the main theme and reduce transparency or contrast.

Up to 25%

Manufacturer use guidance for this exact product — not an IFRA limit. IFRA standards must be verified separately for the specific substance scope and product grade.

Behaviour and performance

Note impact (source)Top Medium; Heart Medium

Tenacity24 hours

Reported as stated by the source. Diffusion, tenacity and note impact are not combined into a single performance score.

Good areas of use

No data available.

Chemical context

CAS98-55-5

Chemical name2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl) propan-2-ol

FormulaC10H18O

Molecular weight154.1 g/mol

Vapour pressure0.048612 mmHg at 23 °C (6.4811 Pa)

Relative VP bandhigh

The Pa value is a unit conversion only, not a temperature normalisation. VP band and molecular weight are not translated into evaporation hours.

At 23 °C, a vapor pressure of 0.048612 mmHg (≈ 6.481 Pa) was reported; relative physical band class: high. This is not a prediction of evaporation time, odor strength, diffusion, or skin/blotter duration.

Source: IFF Ingredients Compendium – Terpineol AP

Open source

Last reviewed: 2026-09-07