Carene

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Carene
Carene
Names
IUPAC name
3,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ene
Identifiers
13466-78-9 YesY
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChEMBL ChEMBL506854 N
ChemSpider 10660720 YesY
ECHA InfoCard 100.033.367
KEGG C11382 N
PubChem 26049
UNII H2M15SNR6N N
Properties
C10H16
Molar mass 136.24 g/mol
Density 0.867 g/cm3
Boiling point 168 to 169 °C (334 to 336 °F; 441 to 442 K) at 705 mmHg
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Carene, or delta-3-carene, is a bicyclic monoterpene which occurs naturally as a constituent of turpentine,[1] with a content as high as 42% depending on the source. Carene has a sweet and pungent odor. It is not soluble in water, but miscible with fats and oils.

Health[edit]

In higher concentrations, delta-3-carene can be a skin irritant or central nervous system depressant.

Aromas[edit]

Aromas attributed to carene include sweet, pine, cedar, woodsy, and pungent.

Natural sources[edit]

Natural sources of carene include turpentine (pine extract), rosemary, and cedar.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Haz-Map Agents