Beta pinene

Contents

• Uses
• Benefits
• References
• Cautions

Uses

Beta pinene is used in perfume, pharmacy, pesticide, insecticide, and adhesive.

Benefits

• Perfume:
  • Beta pinene is reported as having a pleasant, fresh, cooling odor.
• Pharmacy:
  • Beta pinene shows an antimicrobial effect against pathogens and molds.
• Pesticides and insecticides:
  • Beta pinene protects plants from wilt and boll weevil.
• Adhesive:
  • Beta pinene is naturally sticky

Cautions

May cause irritation to the skin and eyes.

If beta pinene is inhaled, vomiting may be induced.

References

Sources:

• http://betapinene.com/products/