Terpinolene 90

IFF
Available
neat or unspecified
single substance

Short profile

Olfactive family according to source: Citrus. The documented product profile combines citrusy, lime, fresh.

citrus
citrus
lime-like
fresh

Effect in a formula

Freshness giver
Top accent
Lift

Can lighten the top note and open citrus or aromatic accords; sensorially test the transition and remaining effect in the drydown.

Use and dosage

No reliable numerical use range documented for this product grade. Low: lifts the top note. Medium: forms a clear citrus top note. High: can overshadow other top notes; check transition and lingering effect in the heart over time.

No confirmed manufacturer use level for this exact product.

Behaviour and performance

No data available.

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

CAS586-62-9
Chemical name4-Isopropylidene-1-methylcyclohexene
FormulaC10H16
Molecular weight136.23 g/mol
Vapour pressure1.486473 mmHg at 23 °C (198.1801 Pa)
Relative VP bandvery_high

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 1.486473 mmHg (≈ 198.18 Pa) was reported; relative physical band class: very_high. This is not a prediction of evaporation time, odor strength, diffusion, or skin/blotter duration.

Source: IFF Ingredients Compendium – Terpinolene 90
Open source
Last reviewed: 2026-09-07