Description

(-)-Sabinene is a naturally occurring bicyclic monoterpene with a distinctive woody, spicy aroma. This high-purity chiral compound is valued for its role as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate and as a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries seeking authentic natural character and specific stereochemistry for advanced applications.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key component in creating and enhancing natural, woody, spicy, and peppery notes for perfumes, colognes, soaps, and detergents.
• Aromatherapy & Essential Oils: Used as a constituent in therapeutic blends and for standardizing or reconstituting natural essential oils like nutmeg, black pepper, and tea tree oil.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Employed as a natural fragrance ingredient in lotions, creams, and other skincare formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chiral starting material or synthon in the research and synthesis of more complex bioactive molecules.
• Food & Beverage Flavors: Used to impart or modify spicy, herbaceous notes in certain food flavorings, adhering to appropriate regulatory standards.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for the synthesis of other terpenoids and fine chemicals in laboratory and industrial-scale organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-Sabinene
CAS No.	10408-16-9
Molecular Formula	C10H16
Molecular Weight	136.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Sabinene; (1S,5S)-4-Methylene-1-(1-methylethyl)bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane; (1S,5S)-4-Methylene-1-isopropylbicyclo[3.1.0]hexane; L-Sabinene; Sabinene [(-)-isomer]; NSC 169010; 4-Methylene-1-(1-methylethyl)bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane, (1S,5S)-
EINECS	233-865-1

Quality Control

Our (-)-Sabinene is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing parameters such as chiral purity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reliable and traceable raw materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Chiral Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0% (-)-isomer
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.465 - 1.475
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.840 - 0.850

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.