CAS: 8002-09-3
It is a plant derived essential oil extracted from needles, twigs and cones of pine trees (Pinus sylvestris), pine oil has been in use for its aroma and therapeutic uses for many century, and is also important because of it potential in metal working industries and in agriculture as it is used as natural pesticides and fungicides. Some of pines in the Photo . It was widely used in the past and nowadays as a disinfectant, and as a natural medicines, that’s why there are plenty of industries that it was involved one way or another.
Key Properties of Pine Oil
● CAS: 8002-09-3
● Molecular Formula: C10H18O
● Density: 0.88 g/cm³
● Boiling Point: 155 °C
● Flash Point: 40 °C
● Refractive Index: 1.468
Physical Characteristics
Pine oil is a colourless to pale yellow liquid that is recognisable for its strong, fresh pine scent, with a low viscosity and a high volatility, suitable for formulations which require aromatic components.
Applications in Agriculture
Pine oil is a very strong antimicrobial, in the agricultural world pine oil can be a natural pesticide that the farming fields do not get infested from numerous pests and pathogens that cause damage to agriculture land. It is also used as a soil conditioner enriching agricultural lands for improved fertility and crop yields.
Other Significant Industries
● Food & Nutrition: Used as a flavoring agent and preservative in food products.
● CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers): Serves as a solvent and modifier in formulations.
● Pharmaceutical: Found in cough syrups and medicinal formulations for its antiseptic qualities.
● Industrial Hygiene & Cleaning: A component in disinfectants and cleaners due to its antimicrobial effects.
● Plastics & Rubber: Used as a processing aid and aromatic component.
● Petroleum & Gas: Acts as a solvent and cleaning agent in various applications.