Pinene
(alpha-Pinene or beta-Pinene)alpha-Pinene
CAS number: 80-56-8
Synonyms: a-Pinene; 2-Pinene
Chemical class: Hydrocarbons and Miscellaneous
Industry claims found in: apple, blueberry, plum brandy, carrots, celery, cheddar cheese, chicken
Industry claims used in: condiments, candy, meat products, baked goods
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco; industry claims FDA approved food additive
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 3700mg/kg; deadly poison by inh.; mod. toxic by ingestion; eye, mucous membrane, and severe skin irritant; toxic effects similar to turpentine
beta-Pinene
CAS number: 127-91-3
Chemical class: Hydrocarbons and Miscellaneous
Industry claims found in: apricot, plum brandy, butter, cantaloupe, carrots, celery, cheddar cheese, cocoa, cranberry
Industry claims used in: baked goods, candy, meat products
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants; Other
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco; industry claims FDA approved food additive
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 4700 mg/kg; mildly toxic by ingestion; skin irritant; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes