terpineol

[ tur-pin-ee-awl, -ol ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. any of several unsaturated, cyclic, tertiary alcohols having the formula C 10 H 18 O, occurring in nature in many essential oils or prepared synthetically: used chiefly in the manufacture of perfumes.

terpineol

/ tɜːˈpɪnɪˌɒl /

noun

1. a terpene alcohol with an odour of lilac, present in several essential oils. A mixture of the isomers is used as a solvent and in flavourings and perfumes. Formula: C 10 H 17 OH

Word History and Origins

Origin of terpineol¹

1840–50; terpine ( terp(ene) + -ine ² ) + -ol ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of terpineol¹

C20: from terpene + -ine ² + -ol ¹

Example Sentences

This oil consists mainly of linalol, together with small quantities of methyl heptenone, geraniol, and d-terpineol.

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