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Ocimene

mixture of isomers, stabilized, ≥90%

Synonym(s):

3,7-Dimethyl-1,3,6-octatrien, 3,7-Dimethyl-1,3,6-octatriene

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16
CAS Number:
13877-91-3
Molecular Weight:
136.23
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
329830629
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
FEMA Number:
3539
Flavis number:
1.018
EC Number:
237-641-2
MDL number:
MFCD00026437
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1736172
Organoleptic:
green; woody; tropical
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

300

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

FDA 21 CFR 172.515

assay

≥90%

contains

BHT as stabilizer

refractive index

n20/D 1.485

bp

65-66 °C/13 mmHg

density

0.818 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

organoleptic

green; woody; tropical

SMILES string

[H]C(CC([H])=C(C)C=C)=C(C)C

InChI

1S/C10H16/c1-5-10(4)8-6-7-9(2)3/h5,7-8H,1,6H2,2-4H3

InChI key

IHPKGUQCSIINRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Ocimene is a monoterpene that is commonly found in basil. The (E)-β-isomer is reported to be present in the floral scent of different flowers and also in the plant volatile produced in response to damage by herbivores or mechanical wounding.

Application


  • Volatile metabolomics and chemometric study provide insight into the formation of the characteristic cultivar aroma of Hemerocallis.: This study uses volatile metabolomics and chemometrics to explore the aroma formation in Hemerocallis, identifying significant volatile compounds including ocimene. The findings provide a deeper understanding of the biochemical pathways influencing aroma in plant cultivars (Zhou et al., 2023).

  • A taste of sweet pepper: Volatile and non-volatile chemical composition of fresh sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum) in relation to sensory evaluation of taste.: Investigating the chemical composition of sweet peppers, this study identifies ocimene among the key volatiles contributing to flavor profiles, correlating chemical data with sensory evaluations to enhance understanding of taste perception in horticultural products (Eggink et al., 2012).

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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Self-heat. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

4.2 - Pyrophoric and self-heating hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

132.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

56 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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David C Gilley et al.
Journal of insect physiology, 52(5), 520-527 (2006-03-15)
We used solid-phase microextraction (SPME, 65 microm PDMS-DVB fiber) to sample the volatile compounds emitted by live honey bee queens in several reproductive states (unmated queens, recently mated queens, and established mated queens), and compared them to the volatiles emitted
Wayra G Navia-Giné et al.
Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB, 47(5), 416-425 (2009-03-03)
Virtually all plants are able to recognize attack by herbivorous insects and release volatile organic compounds (VOC) in response. Terpenes are the most abundant and varied class of insect-induced VOC from plants. Four genes encoding putative terpene synthases (MtTps1, MtTps2
Alban Maisonnasse et al.
PloS one, 5(10), e13531-e13531 (2010-11-03)
In honey bee colony, the brood is able to manipulate and chemically control the workers in order to sustain their own development. A brood ester pheromone produced primarily by old larvae (4 and 5 days old larvae) was first identified
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