Skip to main content
CosIng Checker
CosIng Checker
EU cosmetic ingredients, restrictions and safety
Login
InventoryRef 4151115/10/2010

TERPINOLENE

p-Mentha-1,4(8)-diene; 1-Methyl-4-isopropylidene-1-cyclohexene; Terpinene

TERPINOLENE is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: III/133.

INCI CheckerCompare all markets Search similar

Regulatory evidence by market

This matrix separates verified ingredient rules from sources that are mapped but not yet imported. No imported rule does not mean the ingredient is permitted.

Compare markets

Swipe or scroll horizontally to see every column.

MarketEvidence statusRecordsSource language
European UnionEvidence linked
Restricted entry found
Open this evidence		1English and EU languages
Great BritainEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1English
CanadaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and French
New ZealandEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1English
ASEANSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and national languages
ChinaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Chinese with selected English material
JapanSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Japanese; official English translation available
South KoreaEvidence linked
Prohibited
Open this evidence		1Korean with some English names
United StatesSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
AustraliaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
BrazilSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
IndiaEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1English and Hindi
Saudi ArabiaEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1Arabic and English

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 586-62-9
CAS 586-62-9PubChem CID 11463

Terpinolene

Terpinolene is a p-menthadiene with double bonds at positions 1 and 4(8). It has a role as a volatile oil component, a sedative, an insect repellent and a plant metabolite. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
1-methyl-4-propan-2-ylidenecyclohexene
Molecular formula
C10H16
Molecular weight
136.23 g/mol
Exact mass
136.125200510 Da
XLogP3
2.8
Topological polar surface area
0.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
0
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

IsoterpineneTerpinolenalpha-Terpinolenep-Mentha-1,4(8)-diene4-Isopropylidene-1-methylcyclohexene1,4(8)-p-MenthadieneNofmer TPTereben
16 more reported names
Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)-1,4(8)-Terpadiene1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)cyclohexene1-Methyl-4-isopropylidene-1-cyclohexeneFEMA No. 3046FEMA Number 30461-methyl-4-(propan-2-ylidene)cyclohex-1-ene1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)-1-cyclohexeneN9830X5KSL1-methyl-4-(propan-2-ylidene)cyclohexeneCHEBI:94571-methyl-4-(propan-2-ylidene)cyclohexene p-mentha-1,4(8)-dieneRefChem:6290209-578-0p-Menth-1,4(8)-diene4-isopropylidene-1-methyl-cyclohexene
Open full PubChem recordPubChem annotations3D structure image
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for TERPINOLENE

INCI name

TERPINOLENE

Description

p-Mentha-1,4(8)-diene; 1-Methyl-4-isopropylidene-1-cyclohexene; Terpinene

Record provenance

Inventory reference
41511
Imported identity
TERPINOLENE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes
Annex III Restriction reference
Entry 133

Terpinolene

CAS: 586-62-9
EC: 209-578-0

Key data

CAS
586-62-9
EC
209-578-0
Restriction
III/133
Function
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#28508 · TERPINOLENE

The markets do not agree about this substance: it is prohibited in some and permitted under conditions in others, across the 6 markets that hold a rule for it.

prohibited
South Korea
restricted
European UnionGreat BritainNew ZealandIndiaSaudi Arabia

See every substance the markets disagree about

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

TERPENE HYDROCARBONSPERFUMING
TERPENES AND TERPENOIDSPERFUMING
TERPENES AND TERPENOIDS SINPINEPERFUMING
TERPINEOLFRAGRANCE, PERFUMING
TERPINYL FORMATEPERFUMING
TERPINYL ISOBUTYRATEPERFUMING
TERPINYL PROPIONATEPERFUMING
TERT-AMYLCYCLOHEXANOLPERFUMING

Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

Each link searches that source for this identity. What each source is, and its legal weight

ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How TERPINOLENE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists TERPINOLENE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

TERPINOLENE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

TERPINOLENE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for TERPINOLENE reads: "III/133". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, TERPINOLENE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 586-62-9 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.
View CAS records

Use the INCI Checker to screen a full ingredient list across selected markets, or compare this substance across all supported market datasets.
Open INCI Checker

Source note for TERPINOLENE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for TERPINOLENE with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

Use this inventory page to research TERPINOLENE and compare linked records, but verify restrictions and legal status against the current official source text and law before making regulatory decisions.

View sourcesView updates

Tools & next steps

Check your formula

Scan a full INCI list to detect TERPINOLENE and any linked EU annex restrictions or allergen flags.

INCI Checker

Search similar ingredients

Find other inventory ingredients and annex entries related to TERPINOLENE, its identifiers or nearby name variants.

Search