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Production, Properties, and Applications of alpha-Terpineol

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Author(s):
Sales, Adones [1, 2] ; Felipe, Lorena de Oliveira [3] ; Bicas, Juliano Lemos [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Sch Food Engn, Dept Food Sci, Rua Monteiro Lobato 80, BR-13083862 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[2] Ctr Pesquisa & Desenvolvimento, Nucleo Avaliacao & Solucoes Analit, Grp Bot, Rua Alfredo Pinto 325, BR-83050320 Sao Jose Dos Pinhais, Parana - Brazil
[3] Univ Tsukuba, Grad Sch Life & Environm Sci, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 3050006 - Japan
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Review article
Source: Food and Bioprocess Technology; v. 13, n. 8 MAY 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

alpha-Terpineol (CAS No. 98-55-5) is a tertiary monoterpenoid alcohol widely and commonly used in the flavors and fragrances industry for its sensory properties. It is present in different natural sources, but its production is mostly based on chemical hydration using alpha-pinene or turpentine. Moreover, many bioprocesses for the microbial production of alpha-terpineol via biotransformation of monoterpenes (limonene, alpha- and beta-pinenes) are also available in the literature. In addition to its traditional use, alpha-terpineol has also been evaluated in other application fields (e.g., medical), since some biological properties other than aroma, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, antimicrobial, and analgesic effects, among others, have been attributed to this compound. Therefore, this review presents an original compilation of data regarding the production (extraction directly from nature; chemical synthesis; via biotechnological process), the chemical and biological properties, and the current market and novel applications of alpha-terpineol to guide further research in this area. Considering the information presented, we believe that alpha-terpineol applications may transcend the flavors and fragrances industry in the future. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/21619-7 - Evaluation of the biological properties of limonene biotransformation products
Grantee:Juliano Lemos Bicas
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants