β-Pinene

Name: β-Pinene
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-036101

About β-Pinene

β-Pinene (CAS 127-91-3) is an impurity of Allopurinol offered by Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C10H16, corresponding to a molecular weight of 136.23 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 6,6-dimethyl-2-methylidenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane. It is also known as Nopinene or 2(10)-Pinene.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Allopurinol to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, β-Pinene is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	β-Pinene
Catalogue No.	VQ-036101
CAS Number	127-91-3
IUPAC name	6,6-dimethyl-2-methylidenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₆
Molecular weight	136.23 g/mol
Exact mass	136.1252
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	WTARULDDTDQWMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1(C2CCC(=C)C1C2)C
PubChem CID	14896

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	Nopinene, 2(10)-Pinene, Terbenthene, Terebenthene, 6,6-Dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane, Pin-2(10)-ene, Bicyclo[3.1.1]heptane, 6,6-dimethyl-2-methylene-, 6,6-Dimethyl-2-methylenebicyclo(3.1.1)heptane, Bicyclo(3.1.1)heptane, 6,6-dimethyl-2-methylene-, 6,6-Dimethyl-2-methylene-bicyclo(3.1.1)heptane, 6,6-dimethyl-2-methylidenebicyclo(3.1.1)heptane, 6,6-dimethyl-4-methylidenebicyclo(3.1.1)heptane

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapor
H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P272, P273, P280, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P303 + P361 + P353, P321, P331, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P378, P391, P403 + P235, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of β-Pinene?

The CAS Registry Number of β-Pinene is 127-91-3. It is also known as Nopinene, 2(10)-Pinene, Terbenthene.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of β-Pinene?

β-Pinene has the molecular formula C10H16 and a molecular weight of 136.23 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 6,6-dimethyl-2-methylidenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane.

What is β-Pinene used for?

β-Pinene is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Allopurinol. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of β-Pinene can I order?

We supply β-Pinene in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with β-Pinene?

Yes. Every lot of β-Pinene is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can β-Pinene be shipped internationally?

Yes. β-Pinene is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.