Turpentine
- Generic Name
- Turpentine
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- CAS Number
- 9005-90-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- XJ6RUH0O4G
Overview
Turpentine, also known as spirit of turpentine, oil of turpentine, and wood turpentine, is a liquid extracted from live trees, mainly pine, through distillation of resin. It is used as a solvent and base material in organic synthesis reactions. Turpentine is composed of terpenes, mainly the monoterpenes alpha-pinene and beta-pinene with lesser amounts of carene, camphene, dipentene, and terpinolene.
Background
Turpentine, also known as spirit of turpentine, oil of turpentine, and wood turpentine, is a liquid extracted from live trees, mainly pine, through distillation of resin. It is used as a solvent and base material in organic synthesis reactions. Turpentine is composed of terpenes, mainly the monoterpenes alpha-pinene and beta-pinene with lesser amounts of carene, camphene, dipentene, and terpinolene.
Indication
Turpentine has been used experimentally in a bath for the treatment of disseminated sclerosis and sexual dysfunction. It also has been studied for its antibacterial activity and inhibition of osteoclast activity. Turpentine is utilized in experimental models of inflammation to induce a systemic inflammatory immune response in animals.
Associated Conditions
- Joint Pain
- Myalgia
Clinical Trials
Title | Posted | Study ID | Phase | Status | Sponsor |
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No clinical trials found
No clinical trials found for this drug
FDA Approved Products
Product Name | Manufacturer | Route | Strength | Approved | NDC Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penleigh Irving Ltd | Topical | 7.11 g in 147 g | 2025/05/07 | 27426-070 | |
ORAL | 12 [hp_X] in 1 mL | 2025/05/19 | 43857-0572 |
EMA Approved Products
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No EMA products found
No EMA products found for this drug
HSA Approved Products
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No HSA products found
No HSA products found for this drug
NMPA Approved Products
Product Name | Approval No. | Manufacturer | Dosage Form | Trade Name | Strength | Type | Status | Date | Import |
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No NMPA products found
No NMPA products found for this drug
PPB Approved Products
Product Name | Registration Code | Company | Category | Sale Type | Reg. Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HK-54123 | Non-Poison | OTC | 2006/03/11 |
TGA Approved Products
Product Name | ARTG ID | Sponsor | Status | Reg. Date | Ingredient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
295536 | Active | 2017/10/26 | turpentine oil | ||
320936 | Active | 2019/07/29 | turpentine oil | ||
16004 | Active | 1991/09/27 | turpentine oil | ||
405655 | Active | 2023/03/03 | turpentine oil | ||
18164 | Active | 1991/09/26 | turpentine oil | ||
328035 | Active | 2019/12/23 | turpentine oil | ||
329195 | Well Herb Pty Ltd | Active | 2020/01/28 | turpentine oil | |
405750 | Active | 2023/03/06 | turpentine oil | ||
295535 | Active | 2017/10/26 | turpentine oil | ||
10155 | Active | 1991/08/13 | turpentine oil |