α-Terpineol, a natural monoterpene: A review of its biological properties

Abstract

Terpineols are monocyclic monoterpene tertiary alcohols which are naturally present in plant species. There are five common isomers of terpineols, alpha-, beta-, gamma-, delta- and terpinen-4-ol, of which α-terpineol and its isomer terpinen-4-ol are the most common terpineols found in nature. α-Terpineol plays an important role in the industrial field. It has a pleasant odor similar to lilacs and it is a common ingredient in perfumes, cosmetics, and aromatic scents.

Keywords

• p-menth-1-en-8-ol
• monoterpene utilization
• monoterpenoid alcohol
• monocyclic monoterpenoids
• terpenic alcohols