Both terpinene isomers, alpha- and gamma-terpinene, are monoterpene hydrocarbons.
C10 H16
136.24 g
liquid
hard to dissolve in water
gamma-terpinene is found in the essential oil of lemons, bergamots, and limes, but also in the oils of caraway, cumin, coriander, marjoram, oregano, nutmeg, and thyme.
This terpene has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
anti-inflammatory antimicrobial