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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
136.23
FEMA Number:
3821
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21
EC Number:
236-719-3
Flavis number:
1.029
MDL number:
Organoleptic:
citrus; sweet
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens
biological source
synthetic
Quality Level
assay
≥90%
refractive index
n20/D 1.474 (lit.)
bp
168-169 °C/705 mmHg (lit.)
density
0.857 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
flavors and fragrances
documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen
no known allergens
organoleptic
citrus; sweet
SMILES string
CC1=CCC2C(C1)C2(C)C
InChI
1S/C10H16/c1-7-4-5-8-9(6-7)10(8,2)3/h4,8-9H,5-6H2,1-3H3
InChI key
BQOFWKZOCNGFEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
3-Carene is a volatile monoterpene compound typically found in essential oils such as turpentine oil, juniper oil and pine needle oil.
Application
- Identification and quality evaluation of Lushan Yunwu tea from different geographical origins based on metabolomics.: The presence of 3-carene in Lushan Yunwu tea is studied for its impact on tea quality and flavor profile, providing insights into the metabolomic distinctions influenced by geographical factors (Sun et al., 2024).
- Influence of Maqian essential oil on gut microbiota and immunoresponses in type 1 diabetes: In silico study.: This in silico study investigates how 3-carene, as a component of Maqian essential oil, influences the gut microbiota and immune responses in type 1 diabetes, suggesting potential therapeutic uses of 3-carene in managing autoimmune diseases (Dahab et al., 2024).
Disclaimer
For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.
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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Aquatic Chronic 3 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1
Storage Class
3 - Flammable liquids
wgk
WGK 2
flash_point_f
116.6 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
47 °C - closed cup
ppe
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
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Studies on chemical constituents of the volatile oil from the needle of Pinus elliottii Engelm.
Chen H, et al.
Natural Product Research and Development, 13(3), 36-38 (2001)
Chemical composition of the essential oils of Juniperus from ripe and unripe berries and leaves and their antimicrobial activity.
Angioni A, et al.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 51(10), 3073-3078 (2003)
Selected oxidized fragrance terpenes are common contact allergens.
Matura M, et al.
Contact Dermatitis, 52(6), 320-328 (2005)


